Emory vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Emory Rank #886

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Emory or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Emory and Jerry mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emory and Jerry boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.