Emily vs Ruby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color of passion"

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Emily Rank #25

Ruby Rank #63

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #63 for Ruby.

Is Emily or Ruby more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Ruby at #63 in the United States.

What do Emily and Ruby mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Ruby means "deep red, the color of passion" (Latin origin).

Are Emily and Ruby boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Ruby is primarily a girl name.