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Jon vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#886
Total SSA Count
271
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #893 for Jon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Emory mean?

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

Are Jon and Emory boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.

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