Emory vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Emory Rank #886

Howard Rank #1,056

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Emory or Howard more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Emory and Howard mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emory and Howard boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.