Emma vs Tony

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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Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
T, Tone

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tony Rank #804

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #804 for Tony.

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

Tony ___

  • Tony James
  • Tony Lee
  • Tony Ray
  • Tony Paul
  • Tony Michael
  • Tony John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tony

Maria Gina Marco Danny Carla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tony more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tony mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Tony boy or girl names?

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

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