Emma vs Venus

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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Venus

Girl #1,727 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love, desire, beauty"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,727
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ven, Vee

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Venus Rank #1,727

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1727 for Venus.

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

Venus ___

  • Venus Marie
  • Venus Grace
  • Venus Rose
  • Venus Serena
  • Venus Diana
  • Venus Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Venus

Serena Apollo Diana Athena Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Venus more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Venus at #1727 in the United States.

What do Emma and Venus mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Venus means "love, desire, beauty" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Venus boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Venus is primarily a girl name.

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