Devorah vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Devorah Rank #1,418
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1418 for Devorah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devorah ___

  • Devorah Miriam
  • Devorah Rachel
  • Devorah Sarah
  • Devorah Leah
  • Devorah Hannah
  • Devorah Ruth

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 Devorah

Miriam Shoshana Rivkah Tamar Avigail

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devorah or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Devorah at #1418 in the United States.

What do Devorah and Emma mean?

Devorah means "bee" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Devorah and Emma boy or girl names?

Devorah is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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