Harlem vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American African-American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,015
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Harlem Rank #1,015
Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harlem or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Harlem and Emery mean?

Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Harlem and Emery boy or girl names?

Harlem is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.

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