Duffy vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duffy

Boy #33,968 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33,968
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Duf, Duy, Duie

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Similar Names

Ethic Ella Remii Charels

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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

Duffy Rank #33,968

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #33968 for Duffy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Emma ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duffy or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Duffy at #33968 in the United States.

What do Duffy and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Duffy and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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