Emma vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Seth Rank #559

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #559 for Seth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Seth ___

  • Seth James
  • Seth Aaron
  • Seth Benjamin
  • Seth Thomas
  • Seth Elias
  • Seth Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Seth more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Emma and Seth mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Emma and Seth boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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