Emory vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Emory Rank #886

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Emory or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Emory and Nelson mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Emory and Nelson boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.