Emmit vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmit

Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

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Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Emmit Rank #3,443

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3443 for Emmit.

Is Emmit or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Emmit at #3443 in the United States.

What do Emmit and Ward mean?

Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Emmit and Ward boy or girl names?

Emmit is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.