Deirdre vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deirdre

Girl #11,460 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,460
Total SSA Count: 10
Nicknames: Dei, Deir, Deiry

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Similar Names

Lore Felix Asmira Fayrene

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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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Nova Catalina Ailany Margot

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Popularity Comparison

Deirdre Rank #11,460

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #11460 for Deirdre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Emma ___

Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deirdre or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Deirdre at #11460 in the United States.

What do Deirdre and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Deirdre and Emma boy or girl names?

Deirdre is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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