Emery vs Josephine

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emery Rank #70
Josephine Rank #56

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 vs #70 for Emery.

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

Josephine ___

  • Josephine Claire
  • Josephine Anne
  • Josephine Rose
  • Josephine Louise
  • Josephine Grace
  • Josephine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

If you choose Josephine

Theodore Sebastian Eleanor Adelaide Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Josephine more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Emery at #70 in the United States.

What do Emery and Josephine mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emery and Josephine boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a girl name. Josephine is primarily a girl name.

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