Emery vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emery

Girl #70 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, brave"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
3,197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emery Rank #70
Jimmy Rank #860

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

Jimmy ___

  • Jimmy Dean
  • Jimmy Ray
  • Jimmy Lee
  • Jimmy Jack
  • Jimmy Dale
  • Jimmy Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

If you choose Jimmy

Bobby Billy Tommy Ricky Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Jimmy more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Emery and Jimmy mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Emery and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a girl name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.

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