Emma vs Signy

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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Signy

Girl #41,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory, fresh start"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41,380
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sig, Siggy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Signy Rank #41,380

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #41380 for Signy.

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

Signy ___

  • Signy Astrid
  • Signy Ingrid
  • Signy Freya
  • Signy Brigid
  • Signy Maja

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Signy

Bjorn Leif Gudrun Brynhild Ragnar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Signy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Signy at #41380 in the United States.

What do Emma and Signy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Signy means "victory, fresh start" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emma and Signy boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Signy is primarily a girl name.

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