Devlin vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devlin

Boy #6,836 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,836
Total SSA Count: 13
Nicknames: Dev, Devl, Devly

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Yordin Hezakiah Elizeo Taevion

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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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Popularity Comparison

Devlin Rank #6,836

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6836 for Devlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devlin or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Devlin at #6836 in the United States.

What do Devlin and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Devlin and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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