Emil vs Embry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Girl #4,092 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Emil Rank #1,253

Embry Rank #4,092

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #4092 for Embry.

Is Emil or Embry more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Embry at #4092 in the United States.

What do Emil and Embry mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Embry means "universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Emil and Embry boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Embry is primarily a girl name.