Emily vs Farley

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

Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #8,972
Farley Rank #8,789

Farley is more popular, ranked #8789 vs #8972 for Emily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Farley more popular?

Farley is more popular, ranked #8789 compared to Emily at #8972 in the United States.

What do Emily and Farley mean?

Emily means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius origin). Farley means "woodland clearing with ferns" (Old English origin).

Are Emily and Farley boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a boy name. Farley is primarily a boy name.

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