Chris vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chr, Chy, Chie

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Emery

Girl #70 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, brave"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
3,197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Chris Rank #651
Emery Rank #70

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #651 for Chris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chris ___

  • Chris James
  • Chris Michael
  • Chris Lee
  • Chris Alan
  • Chris Thomas
  • Chris Ryan

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chris

Matt Mike Sarah Jenny Kate

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chris or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Emery mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Chris and Emery boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a girl name.

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