Emeril vs Godfrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emeril

Boy #13,449 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work ruler, powerful one"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American Cajun/Louisiana

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,449
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emeril Rank #13,449
Godfrey Rank #13,646

Emeril is more popular, ranked #13449 vs #13646 for Godfrey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeril ___

  • Emeril John
  • Emeril James
  • Emeril Lee
  • Emeril Beau
  • Emeril Ray
  • Emeril Paul

Godfrey ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emeril

Emery Emil Oliver Sebastian Beau

If you choose Godfrey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeril or Godfrey more popular?

Emeril is more popular, ranked #13449 compared to Godfrey at #13646 in the United States.

What do Emeril and Godfrey mean?

Emeril means "work ruler, powerful one" (Germanic origin).

Are Emeril and Godfrey boy or girl names?

Emeril is primarily a boy name. Godfrey is primarily a boy name.

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