Davis vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

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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

Davis Rank #646
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #646 for Davis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davis ___

  • Davis James
  • Davis Lee
  • Davis Gray
  • Davis Cole
  • Davis Scott
  • Davis Flynn

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 Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Emma mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Davis and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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