Delancey vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delancey

Boy #29,010 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English Historic New York

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,010
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Lance

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Delancey Rank #29,010
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #29010 for Delancey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delancey ___

  • Delancey James
  • Delancey William
  • Delancey Henry
  • Delancey Thomas
  • Delancey Edward
  • Delancey Brooks

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 Delancey

Thatcher Pemberton Sumner Hewitt Garrison

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delancey or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Delancey at #29010 in the United States.

What do Delancey and Emma mean?

Delancey means "from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place" (French origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Delancey and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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