Emmit vs Jairus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmit

Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

American English Irish

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Boy #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God enlightens"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English American

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Emmit Rank #3,443

Jairus Rank #3,610

Emmit is more popular, ranked #3443 vs #3610 for Jairus.

Is Emmit or Jairus more popular?

Emmit is more popular, ranked #3443 compared to Jairus at #3610 in the United States.

What do Emmit and Jairus mean?

Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin). Jairus means "God enlightens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmit and Jairus boy or girl names?

Emmit is primarily a boy name. Jairus is primarily a boy name.