Emil vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Emil Rank #1,253

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Emil or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Emil and Emory mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Emil and Emory boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.