Ember vs Wave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Ember Rank #3,159

Wave Rank #3,245

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Ember or Wave more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Ember and Wave mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Ember and Wave boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.