Barnes vs Emeri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnes

Boy #7,718 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"near the barns, barn keeper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,718
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barney

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Emeri

Girl #1,507 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful worker, home ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,507
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi

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Popularity Comparison

Barnes Rank #7,718
Emeri Rank #1,507

Emeri is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #7718 for Barnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnes ___

  • Barnes Cole
  • Barnes Reid
  • Barnes James
  • Barnes Henry
  • Barnes Oliver
  • Barnes Rhett

Emeri ___

  • Emeri Grace
  • Emeri Rose
  • Emeri Jane
  • Emeri Claire
  • Emeri Mae
  • Emeri Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barnes

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Sloane Hadley

If you choose Emeri

Avery Emerson Harper Hadley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Emeri more popular?

Emeri is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Barnes at #7718 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Emeri mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin). Emeri means "powerful worker, home ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Barnes and Emeri boy or girl names?

Barnes is primarily a boy name. Emeri is primarily a girl name.

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