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Emory vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#886
Total SSA Count
271
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,920
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emory Rank #886
Emile Rank #1,920

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1920 for Emile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory or Emile more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Emory and Emile mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Emory and Emile boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.

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