Ellory vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellory

Girl #1,961 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grove clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,961
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Lory

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellory Rank #1,961
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1961 for Ellory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellory ___

  • Ellory Grace
  • Ellory Jane
  • Ellory Mae
  • Ellory Rose
  • Ellory Claire
  • Ellory Beth

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellory

Emory Mallory Vesper Calla Thayer

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellory or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ellory at #1961 in the United States.

What do Ellory and Emma mean?

Ellory means "grove clearing" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellory and Emma boy or girl names?

Ellory is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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