Darcy vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darcy

Girl #984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arcy (Norman French place name)"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#984
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Darce, Dar

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darcy Rank #984
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #984 for Darcy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darcy ___

  • Darcy Rose
  • Darcy Jane
  • Darcy Elizabeth
  • Darcy Mae
  • Darcy Louise

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 Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcy or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Darcy at #984 in the United States.

What do Darcy and Emma mean?

Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Darcy and Emma boy or girl names?

Darcy is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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