Davon vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Von, Dave

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davon Rank #1,567
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1567 for Davon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davon ___

  • Davon James
  • Davon Michael
  • Davon Andre
  • Davon Lamar
  • Davon Rashad
  • Davon Elijah

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 Davon

Tyrese Malik Aaliyah Destiny Devonta

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davon or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Davon at #1567 in the United States.

What do Davon and Emma mean?

Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Davon and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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