Jemma vs Loretta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jemma

Girl #758 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gem, jewel"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#758
Total SSA Count
371
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jem, Jemmy

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Loretta

Girl #677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory crown"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#677
Total SSA Count
422
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Retta, Lori, Lorrie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jemma Rank #758
Loretta Rank #677

Loretta is more popular, ranked #677 vs #758 for Jemma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jemma ___

  • Jemma Rose
  • Jemma Grace
  • Jemma Louise
  • Jemma Kate
  • Jemma Pearl
  • Jemma Marie

Loretta ___

  • Loretta Mae
  • Loretta Jean
  • Loretta Ann
  • Loretta Lynn
  • Loretta Grace
  • Loretta Sue

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jemma

Elsie Harriet Archie Bertie Flora

If you choose Loretta

Rosetta Vera Mabel Darlene Clifford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jemma or Loretta more popular?

Loretta is more popular, ranked #677 compared to Jemma at #758 in the United States.

What do Jemma and Loretta mean?

Jemma means "gem, jewel" (Italian origin). Loretta means "laurel, victory crown" (Latin origin).

Are Jemma and Loretta boy or girl names?

Jemma is primarily a girl name. Loretta is primarily a girl name.

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