Devette vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devette

Girl #63,577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little divine one, dear beloved"

Origin: French -ette suffix + Dev-

Cultural Roots

African-American American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,577
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dev, Devi, Vette

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

Devette Rank #63,577
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #63577 for Devette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devette ___

  • Devette Marie
  • Devette Ann
  • Devette Louise
  • Devette Nicole
  • Devette Renee
  • Devette Kay

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 Devette

Deshonda Lavette Shanell Devona Marquise

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devette or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Devette at #63577 in the United States.

What do Devette and Emma mean?

Devette means "little divine one, dear beloved" (French -ette suffix + Dev- origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Devette and Emma boy or girl names?

Devette is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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