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Farley vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farley

Boy #8,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing with ferns"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,789
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Farley Rank #8,789
Emily Rank #8,972

Farley is more popular, ranked #8789 vs #8972 for Emily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farley or Emily more popular?

Farley is more popular, ranked #8789 compared to Emily at #8972 in the United States.

What do Farley and Emily mean?

Farley means "woodland clearing with ferns" (Old English origin). Emily means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Farley and Emily boy or girl names?

Farley is primarily a boy name. Emily is primarily a boy name.

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