Emmet vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Emmet Rank #1,596

Fred Rank #1,686

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Emmet or Fred more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Fred mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Emmet and Fred boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.