Emma vs Waverley

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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Waverley

Girl #5,454 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"quaking aspen meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,454
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wave, Wavie, Rley

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Waverley Rank #5,454

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5454 for Waverley.

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

Waverley ___

  • Waverley Rose
  • Waverley Grace
  • Waverley Elise
  • Waverley Jane
  • Waverley Anne
  • Waverley Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Waverley

Pemberton Darcy Ainsley Hadley Ellsworth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Waverley more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Waverley at #5454 in the United States.

What do Emma and Waverley mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Waverley means "quaking aspen meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Waverley boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Waverley is primarily a girl name.

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