Emma vs Wilbert

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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Wilbert

Boy #5,089 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute, bright"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,089
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Bert

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Wilbert Rank #5,089

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5089 for Wilbert.

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

Wilbert ___

  • Wilbert James
  • Wilbert Thomas
  • Wilbert Lee
  • Wilbert Ray
  • Wilbert Scott
  • Wilbert Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Wilbert

Harriet Mildred Herbert Clarence Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Wilbert more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Wilbert at #5089 in the United States.

What do Emma and Wilbert mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Wilbert means "resolute, bright" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Wilbert boy or girl names?

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

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