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Amber vs Memphis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amber

Girl #541 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ambergris, waxy substance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#541
Total SSA Count
558
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Memphis

Girl #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white walls (Inbu-hedj, alternate name)"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

American American South

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,596
Total SSA Count
131
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amber Rank #541
Memphis Rank #1,596

Amber is more popular, ranked #541 vs #1596 for Memphis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amber or Memphis more popular?

Amber is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Memphis at #1596 in the United States.

What do Amber and Memphis mean?

Amber means "ambergris, waxy substance" (Arabic origin). Memphis means "white walls (Inbu-hedj, alternate name)" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Amber and Memphis boy or girl names?

Amber is primarily a girl name. Memphis is primarily a girl name.

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