Emma vs Varvara

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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Varvara

Girl #11,328 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,328
Total SSA Count: 10
Nicknames: Var, Varv, Varvy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Varvara Rank #11,328

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #11328 for Varvara.

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

Varvara ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Varvara more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Varvara at #11328 in the United States.

What do Emma and Varvara mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Varvara boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Varvara is primarily a girl name.

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