Emma vs Trust

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

Trust

Boy #4,270 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, reliance, confidence"

Origin: Old Norse traust

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,270
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tru, Try, Trie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Trust Rank #4,270

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4270 for Trust.

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

Trust ___

  • Trust Isaiah
  • Trust Emmanuel
  • Trust Elijah
  • Trust Michael
  • Trust David
  • Trust Joshua

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Trust

Faith Hope Justice Valor Grace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Trust more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Trust at #4270 in the United States.

What do Emma and Trust mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Trust means "faith, reliance, confidence" (Old Norse traust origin).

Are Emma and Trust boy or girl names?

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

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