Emory vs Emil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Emory Rank #886

Emil Rank #1,253

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Emory or Emil more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Emory and Emil mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Emory and Emil boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Emil is primarily a boy name.