Emma vs Tesse

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tesse Rank #61,321

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #61321 for Tesse.

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

Tesse ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tesse

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tesse more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tesse at #61321 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tesse mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Tesse boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Tesse is primarily a girl name.

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