Back to Baby Names

Bear vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#829
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Emery

Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#825
Total SSA Count
302
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Bear Rank #829
Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #829 for Bear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Emery mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Bear and Emery boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons