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Grey vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#878
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Emery

Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#825
Total SSA Count
302
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grey Rank #878
Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #878 for Grey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grey or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Emery mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Grey and Emery boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.

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