Dabney vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dabney

Boy #19,912 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19,912
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Dab, Dabn, Dabny

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Mackie Sadie Doris Cletus

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2
Total SSA Count: 13,485
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Em, Emmy

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Samantha Avery Cecilia Raelynn

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Popularity Comparison

Dabney Rank #19,912

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #19912 for Dabney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dabney or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dabney at #19912 in the United States.

What do Dabney and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dabney and Emma boy or girl names?

Dabney is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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