Emerald vs Altair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Boy #4,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright star in Aquila"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American Spanish

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Emerald Rank #4,117

Altair Rank #4,101

Altair is more popular, ranked #4101 vs #4117 for Emerald.

Is Emerald or Altair more popular?

Altair is more popular, ranked #4101 compared to Emerald at #4117 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Altair mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Altair means "bright star in Aquila" (Arabic origin).

Are Emerald and Altair boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Altair is primarily a boy name.