Darren vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#955
Total SSA Count
238
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Daz

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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

Darren Rank #955
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #955 for Darren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darren ___

  • Darren James
  • Darren Michael
  • Darren Patrick
  • Darren Thomas
  • Darren Lee
  • Darren Scott

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 Darren

Kevin Karen Deirdre Shane Brendan

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darren or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Emma mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Darren and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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