Joan vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Catalan American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,014
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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

Joan Rank #1,014
Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #1014 for Joan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joan or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Emery mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Joan and Emery boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.

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