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Emmit vs Irie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmit

Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,443
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Irie

Boy #3,388 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful, excellent, good feeling"

Origin: Jamaican Patois

Cultural Roots

Jamaican Rastafarian Caribbean American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,388
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emmit Rank #3,443
Irie Rank #3,388

Irie is more popular, ranked #3388 vs #3443 for Emmit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmit or Irie more popular?

Irie is more popular, ranked #3388 compared to Emmit at #3443 in the United States.

What do Emmit and Irie mean?

Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin). Irie means "powerful, excellent, good feeling" (Jamaican Patois origin).

Are Emmit and Irie boy or girl names?

Emmit is primarily a boy name. Irie is primarily a boy name.

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