Emma vs Stacy

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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Stacy

Girl #1,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, rising again"

Origin: Greek (anastasis)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,393
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Stacy Rank #1,393

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1393 for Stacy.

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

Stacy ___

  • Stacy Marie
  • Stacy Lynn
  • Stacy Ann
  • Stacy Nicole
  • Stacy Renee
  • Stacy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Stacy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Stacy at #1393 in the United States.

What do Emma and Stacy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Emma and Stacy boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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