Jemma vs Penny

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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Penny

Girl #746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"with a web over her face"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pen, Pey, Peie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jemma Rank #758
Penny Rank #746

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 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

Penny ___

  • Penny Rose
  • Penny Jane
  • Penny Lou
  • Penny Mae
  • Penny Grace
  • Penny Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jemma

Elsie Harriet Archie Bertie Flora

If you choose Penny

Nellie Bea Dot Hazel Millie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jemma or Penny more popular?

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Jemma at #758 in the United States.

What do Jemma and Penny mean?

Jemma means "gem, jewel" (Italian origin). Penny means "with a web over her face" (Greek origin).

Are Jemma and Penny boy or girl names?

Jemma is primarily a girl name. Penny is primarily a girl name.

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