Devon vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#960
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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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

Devon Rank #960
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #960 for Devon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devon ___

  • Devon James
  • Devon Michael
  • Devon Lee
  • Devon Scott
  • Devon Cole
  • Devon Blake

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 Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Emma mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Devon and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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