Emory vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Emory Rank #886

Ernest Rank #1,085

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Emory or Ernest more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Emory and Ernest mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Emory and Ernest boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.