Emmet vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Emmet Rank #1,596

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Emmet or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Gerard mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Emmet and Gerard boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.