Dash vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Dash Rank #969

Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Emery mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Dash and Emery boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.