Back to Baby Names

Emily vs Byrum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Boy #8,972 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,972
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #8,972
Byrum Rank #9,017

Emily is more popular, ranked #8972 vs #9017 for Byrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Byrum more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #8972 compared to Byrum at #9017 in the United States.

What do Emily and Byrum mean?

Emily means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Emily and Byrum boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a boy name. Byrum is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons