Emerald vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

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Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Emerald Rank #4,117

Dana Rank #4,273

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Emerald or Dana more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Dana mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Emerald and Dana boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a boy name.