Denise vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denise

Girl #1,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to the god of wine and festivity"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,898
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deni, Dee, Nisa

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Denise Rank #1,898
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1898 for Denise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denise ___

  • Denise Marie
  • Denise Louise
  • Denise Ann
  • Denise Michelle
  • Denise Renee
  • Denise Claire

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 Denise

Diane Michelle Renee Patrice Bernard

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denise or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Denise at #1898 in the United States.

What do Denise and Emma mean?

Denise means "devoted to the god of wine and festivity" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Denise and Emma boy or girl names?

Denise is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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