Gemma vs Viviana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gemma

Girl #203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gem, precious stone"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#203
Total SSA Count
1,514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gem

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Viviana

Girl #367 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"alive, full of life"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#367
Total SSA Count
846
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vivi, Viv, Ana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gemma Rank #203
Viviana Rank #367

Gemma is more popular, ranked #203 vs #367 for Viviana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gemma ___

  • Gemma Rose
  • Gemma Jane
  • Gemma Louise
  • Gemma Claire
  • Gemma Elise
  • Gemma Kate

Viviana ___

  • Viviana Rose
  • Viviana Grace
  • Viviana Marie
  • Viviana Elena
  • Viviana Isabel
  • Viviana Sophia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gemma

Violet Cleo Flora Oscar Henry

If you choose Viviana

Sebastian Gabriella Emiliano Valentina Alessandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gemma or Viviana more popular?

Gemma is more popular, ranked #203 compared to Viviana at #367 in the United States.

What do Gemma and Viviana mean?

Gemma means "gem, precious stone" (Latin/Italian origin). Viviana means "alive, full of life" (Latin origin).

Are Gemma and Viviana boy or girl names?

Gemma is primarily a girl name. Viviana is primarily a girl name.

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