Emma vs Tilden

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

✓ All Clear
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Tilden

Boy #3,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile valley dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,105
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Til, Tilly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tilden Rank #3,105

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3105 for Tilden.

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

Tilden ___

  • Tilden James
  • Tilden Cole
  • Tilden Grey
  • Tilden Wade
  • Tilden Reid
  • Tilden Hart

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tilden

Fletcher Sutton Dashiell Winona Holden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tilden more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tilden at #3105 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tilden mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tilden means "fertile valley dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Tilden boy or girl names?

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

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