Emmaus vs Etham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmaus

Boy #5,757 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hot springs, warm wells"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,757
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Maus

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emmaus Rank #5,757
Etham Rank #5,868

Emmaus is more popular, ranked #5757 vs #5868 for Etham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

Etham ___

  • Etham James
  • Etham Paul
  • Etham David
  • Etham Luke
  • Etham John
  • Etham Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

If you choose Etham

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmaus or Etham more popular?

Emmaus is more popular, ranked #5757 compared to Etham at #5868 in the United States.

What do Emmaus and Etham mean?

Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin). Etham means "border of the sea, with them" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmaus and Etham boy or girl names?

Emmaus is primarily a boy name. Etham is primarily a boy name.

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