Darnelle vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darnelle

Boy #39,604 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #39,604
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Dar, Darn, Darny

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Tawn Damein Rendy Shown

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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

Darnelle Rank #39,604

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #39604 for Darnelle.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darnelle or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Darnelle at #39604 in the United States.

What do Darnelle and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Darnelle and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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