Emma vs Ulysses

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
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

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

Ulysses ___

  • Ulysses Grant
  • Ulysses James
  • Ulysses Rex
  • Ulysses Theodore
  • Ulysses Augustine
  • Ulysses Roman

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ulysses more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ulysses mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Ulysses boy or girl names?

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

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