Emma vs Sharon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Shari, Shaz

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sharon Rank #1,230

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1230 for Sharon.

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

Sharon ___

  • Sharon Lynn
  • Sharon Anne
  • Sharon Marie
  • Sharon Lee
  • Sharon Kay
  • Sharon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sharon

Karen Donna Linda Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sharon more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sharon at #1230 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sharon mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Sharon boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Sharon is primarily a girl name.

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