Dash vs Emory

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 #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Dash Rank #969

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Emory mean?

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

Are Dash and Emory boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.