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Emily vs Alice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Alice Rank #62

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #62 for Alice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Alice more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Alice at #62 in the United States.

What do Emily and Alice mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Emily and Alice boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Alice is primarily a girl name.

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