Darleth vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darleth

Girl #5,721 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tenderly beloved, darling"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,721
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Darla, Darly, Lettie

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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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Popularity Comparison

Darleth Rank #5,721
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5721 for Darleth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darleth ___

  • Darleth Mae
  • Darleth Rose
  • Darleth Jane
  • Darleth Ann
  • Darleth Grace
  • Darleth Kate

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 Darleth

Marlowe Harlow Darcy Waverly Beckett

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darleth or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Darleth at #5721 in the United States.

What do Darleth and Emma mean?

Darleth means "tenderly beloved, darling" (Old English/Old French origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Darleth and Emma boy or girl names?

Darleth is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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