Emma vs Sherby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sherby

Girl #48,101 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright woodland clearing, shire meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48,101
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sher, Sherbs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sherby Rank #48,101

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #48101 for Sherby.

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

Sherby ___

  • Sherby Anne
  • Sherby Mae
  • Sherby Louise
  • Sherby Jean
  • Sherby Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sherby

Mabel Louie Bea Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sherby more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sherby at #48101 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sherby mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sherby means "bright woodland clearing, shire meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Sherby boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Sherby is primarily a girl name.

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