Collins vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collins

Girl #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Colin, victory of the people"

Origin: Irish/English surname

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#257
Total SSA Count
1,237
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Collins Rank #257
Emery Rank #70

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #257 for Collins.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Collins ___

  • Collins Grace
  • Collins Mae
  • Collins Elizabeth
  • Collins Anne
  • Collins James
  • Collins Rose

Emery ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Collins

Harper Beckett Quinn Blake Finley

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collins or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Collins at #257 in the United States.

What do Collins and Emery mean?

Collins means "son of Colin, victory of the people" (Irish/English surname origin). Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Collins and Emery boy or girl names?

Collins is primarily a girl name. Emery is primarily a girl name.

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