Emory vs Leighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Emory Rank #886

Leighton Rank #1,040

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Emory or Leighton more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Emory and Leighton mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Emory and Leighton boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.