Emma vs Townes

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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Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,554
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tow, Town, Towny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Townes Rank #1,554

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1554 for Townes.

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

Townes ___

  • Townes Reed
  • Townes Grey
  • Townes Cole
  • Townes Blair
  • Townes Scott
  • Townes Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Townes

Hayes Bowen Hollis Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Townes more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Emma and Townes mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Townes boy or girl names?

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

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