Arlene vs Emry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emry

Girl #1,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength"

Origin: Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,784
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmie, Emz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlene Rank #1,817
Emry Rank #1,784

Emry is more popular, ranked #1784 vs #1817 for Arlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlene ___

  • Arlene Marie
  • Arlene Rose
  • Arlene Jean
  • Arlene Ann
  • Arlene Louise
  • Arlene Kay

Emry ___

  • Emry Jane
  • Emry Rose
  • Emry Grace
  • Emry Claire
  • Emry Kate
  • Emry Fern

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlene

Shirley Beverly Donna Gary Dennis

If you choose Emry

Ivy Wren Finn Archer Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlene or Emry more popular?

Emry is more popular, ranked #1784 compared to Arlene at #1817 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Emry mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Emry means "home strength" (Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri origin).

Are Arlene and Emry boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Emry is primarily a girl name.

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