Emma vs Timmy

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
Timmy Rank #5,098

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5098 for Timmy.

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

Timmy ___

  • Timmy James
  • Timmy Robert
  • Timmy John
  • Timmy Lee
  • Timmy Ray
  • Timmy Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Timmy

Tommy Jimmy Sammy Sally Jenny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Timmy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Timmy at #5098 in the United States.

What do Emma and Timmy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Timmy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Timmy boy or girl names?

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

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