Devereux vs Embry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devereux

Boy #9,619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Evreux, Normandy; of the people of the yew tree"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

French English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,619
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dev, Dex, Roux

Playground Safety Score

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Embry

Girl #4,092 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,092
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Devereux Rank #9,619
Embry Rank #4,092

Embry is more popular, ranked #4092 vs #9619 for Devereux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devereux ___

  • Devereux James
  • Devereux William
  • Devereux Edward
  • Devereux Charles
  • Devereux Henry

Embry ___

  • Embry Rose
  • Embry Grace
  • Embry Jane
  • Embry Claire
  • Embry Kate
  • Embry Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devereux

Montgomery Pemberton Sinclair Wyndham Cordelia

If you choose Embry

Ember Waverly Avery Remy Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devereux or Embry more popular?

Embry is more popular, ranked #4092 compared to Devereux at #9619 in the United States.

What do Devereux and Embry mean?

Devereux means "From Evreux, Normandy; of the people of the yew tree" (Norman French origin). Embry means "universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Devereux and Embry boy or girl names?

Devereux is primarily a boy name. Embry is primarily a girl name.

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