Elijah vs Emmett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elijah Rank #8
Emmett Rank #119

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #119 for Emmett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elijah ___

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Thomas
  • Elijah Alexander
  • Elijah Joseph
  • Elijah Samuel
  • Elijah David

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elijah

Noah Isaac Isaiah Olivia Naomi

If you choose Emmett

Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijah or Emmett more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Emmett mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Emmett boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Emmett is primarily a boy name.

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