Davey vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davey

Boy #3,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,525
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave, Day

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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

Davey Rank #3,525
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3525 for Davey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davey ___

  • Davey James
  • Davey John
  • Davey Lee
  • Davey Ray
  • Davey Paul
  • Davey Wayne

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 Davey

Johnny Ronnie Bobby Sally Maggie

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davey or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Davey at #3525 in the United States.

What do Davey and Emma mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Davey and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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