Emma vs Teresa

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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Teresa

Girl #869 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"summer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#869
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tere, Terry, Tess

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Teresa Rank #869

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #869 for Teresa.

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

Teresa ___

  • Teresa Maria
  • Teresa Ann
  • Teresa Louise
  • Teresa Grace
  • Teresa Lucia
  • Teresa Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Teresa

Maria Rosa Carmen Isabel Jose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Teresa more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Teresa at #869 in the United States.

What do Emma and Teresa mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Teresa means "summer" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Teresa boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Teresa is primarily a girl name.

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