Bear vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#829
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Bear Rank #829
Emory Rank #330

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 vs #829 for Bear.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bear ___

  • Bear James
  • Bear William
  • Bear Alexander
  • Bear Cole
  • Bear Henry
  • Bear Finn

Emory ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bear

Wolf Fox River Hawk Sage

If you choose Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Emory mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin).

Are Bear and Emory boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a girl name.

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