Emma vs Therese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Therese

Girl #2,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the island of Thera"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French German English Catholic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,221
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tess, Terry, Tessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Therese Rank #2,221

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2221 for Therese.

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

Therese ___

  • Therese Marie
  • Therese Ann
  • Therese Louise
  • Therese Grace
  • Therese Elise
  • Therese Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Therese

Cecile Brigitte Colette Margot Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Therese more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Therese at #2221 in the United States.

What do Emma and Therese mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Therese means "from the island of Thera" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Therese boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Therese is primarily a girl name.

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