Emma vs Woodrow

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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Woodrow Rank #1,690

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1690 for Woodrow.

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

Woodrow ___

  • Woodrow James
  • Woodrow Lee
  • Woodrow Allen
  • Woodrow Scott
  • Woodrow Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Woodrow

Theodore Harriet Clarence Eleanor Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Woodrow more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Woodrow at #1690 in the United States.

What do Emma and Woodrow mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Woodrow means "row of trees by the wood" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Woodrow boy or girl names?

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

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