Emmett vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emmett Rank #119

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #119 for Emmett.

Is Emmett or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and John mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmett and John boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.