Joan vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Joan Rank #1,014

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Joan or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Emory mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Joan and Emory boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.