Emma vs Tavares

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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Tavares

Boy #6,025 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Taveiro; from the hermitage"

Origin: Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Cape Verdean African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,025
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tav, Tee

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tavares Rank #6,025

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6025 for Tavares.

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

Tavares ___

  • Tavares James
  • Tavares Andre
  • Tavares Michael
  • Tavares Leon
  • Tavares Ray
  • Tavares Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tavares

Darius Marcus Zara Amara Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tavares more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tavares at #6025 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tavares mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tavares means "son of Taveiro; from the hermitage" (Portuguese origin).

Are Emma and Tavares boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Tavares is primarily a boy name.

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