Boden vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boden

Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#818
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Boden Rank #818
Emory Rank #330

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 vs #818 for Boden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boden ___

  • Boden James
  • Boden Lee
  • Boden Cole
  • Boden Gray
  • Boden Reid
  • Boden Scott

Emory ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boden

Hadley Grayson Avery Peyton Kinsley

If you choose Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boden or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Boden at #818 in the United States.

What do Boden and Emory mean?

Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin). Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin).

Are Boden and Emory boy or girl names?

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

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