Dicey 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dicey Rank #70,829
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #70829 for Dicey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dicey ___

  • Dicey Mae
  • Dicey Jo
  • Dicey Lynn
  • Dicey Anne
  • Dicey Jane

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 Dicey

James Maybeth Sammy Winona

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dicey or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dicey at #70829 in the United States.

What do Dicey and Emma mean?

Dicey means "gift of God" (English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dicey and Emma boy or girl names?

Dicey is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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