Emma vs Ted

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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Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,917
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Teddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Ted Rank #2,917

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2917 for Ted.

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

Ted ___

  • Ted James
  • Ted William
  • Ted Alexander
  • Ted Charles
  • Ted Henry
  • Ted Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ted more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ted mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Ted boy or girl names?

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

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