Emily vs Penelope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Emily Rank #25

Penelope Rank #28

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #28 for Penelope.

Is Emily or Penelope more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Penelope at #28 in the United States.

What do Emily and Penelope mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin).

Are Emily and Penelope boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Penelope is primarily a girl name.