Ember vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Girl #137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ember, smoldering remnant"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,172
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ember Rank #137
Vera Rank #226

Ember is more popular, ranked #137 vs #226 for Vera.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ember ___

  • Ember Rose
  • Ember Jade
  • Ember Skye
  • Ember Wren
  • Ember Faye
  • Ember Dawn

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ember

Ash Blaze Storm Hazel Willow

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ember or Vera more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Ember and Vera mean?

Ember means "ember, smoldering remnant" (Old Norse origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Ember and Vera boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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