Daphne vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daphne

Girl #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#191
Total SSA Count
1,564
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Daph, Daffie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Daphne →

Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #191 for Daphne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daphne ___

  • Daphne Rose
  • Daphne Elizabeth
  • Daphne Jane
  • Daphne Louise
  • Daphne Marie
  • Daphne Claire

Emma ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Daphne at #191 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Emma mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Daphne and Emma boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Emma vs Daphne Daphne vs Ava Daphne vs Autumn Daphne vs Bella Daphne vs Emersyn
← Full profile: Daphne ← Full profile: Emma Browse all baby names