Darion vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darion

Boy #2,709 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American Persian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,709
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Dary

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darion Rank #2,709
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2709 for Darion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darion ___

  • Darion James
  • Darion Michael
  • Darion Lee
  • Darion Xavier
  • Darion Elijah
  • Darion Anthony

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 Darion

Kamari Elijah Serenity Naomi Marcus

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darion or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Darion at #2709 in the United States.

What do Darion and Emma mean?

Darion means "possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Darion and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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