Clegg vs Emsley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clegg

Boy #38,364 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"horsefly, gadfly"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,364
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cle, Cly, Clie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Emsley

Girl #3,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm tree clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,313
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clegg Rank #38,364
Emsley Rank #3,313

Emsley is more popular, ranked #3313 vs #38364 for Clegg.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clegg ___

  • Clegg James
  • Clegg Thomas
  • Clegg William
  • Clegg Andrew
  • Clegg Robert
  • Clegg Edward

Emsley ___

  • Emsley Grace
  • Emsley Rose
  • Emsley Jane
  • Emsley Claire
  • Emsley Mae
  • Emsley Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clegg

Bram Finn Reid Knox Gage

If you choose Emsley

Presley Ainsley Finley Harlow Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clegg or Emsley more popular?

Emsley is more popular, ranked #3313 compared to Clegg at #38364 in the United States.

What do Clegg and Emsley mean?

Clegg means "horsefly, gadfly" (Old Norse origin). Emsley means "elm tree clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Clegg and Emsley boy or girl names?

Clegg is primarily a boy name. Emsley is primarily a girl name.

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