Aubrey vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aubrey

Girl #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elf ruler, supernatural power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,209
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aubs, Bree

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Emory

Girl #330 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, brave power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#330
Total SSA Count
940
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aubrey Rank #130
Emory Rank #330

Aubrey is more popular, ranked #130 vs #330 for Emory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aubrey ___

  • Aubrey Grace
  • Aubrey Rose
  • Aubrey Mae
  • Aubrey Claire
  • Aubrey Elise
  • Aubrey Jade

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aubrey

Avery Hadley Finley Quinn Emerson

If you choose Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aubrey or Emory more popular?

Aubrey is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Emory at #330 in the United States.

What do Aubrey and Emory mean?

Aubrey means "elf ruler, supernatural power" (Germanic origin). Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin).

Are Aubrey and Emory boy or girl names?

Aubrey is primarily a girl name. Emory is primarily a girl name.

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