Emma vs Wilmer

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

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Emma →

Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Wilmer →

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1848 for Wilmer.

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

Wilmer ___

  • Wilmer James
  • Wilmer Lee
  • Wilmer Ray
  • Wilmer Arthur
  • Wilmer Eugene
  • Wilmer Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Wilmer

Elmer Millie Clarence Mabel Eugene

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Wilmer more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Wilmer at #1848 in the United States.

What do Emma and Wilmer mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Emma and Wilmer boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Wilmer vs Emma Emma vs Aria Emma vs Sofia Emma vs Serenity Emma vs Yousuf
← Full profile: Emma ← Full profile: Wilmer Browse all baby names