Emma vs Signe

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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Signe

Girl #6,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Danish Swedish Norwegian Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,603
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sig

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Signe Rank #6,603

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6603 for Signe.

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

Signe ___

  • Signe Marie
  • Signe Ingrid
  • Signe Astrid
  • Signe Birgit
  • Signe Elsa
  • Signe Solveig

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Signe

Bjorn Freya Leif Astrid Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Signe more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Signe at #6603 in the United States.

What do Emma and Signe mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Signe means "victory, triumph" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emma and Signe boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Signe is primarily a girl name.

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