Emery vs Oliver

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emery Rank #70
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emery at #70 in the United States.

What do Emery and Oliver mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Emery and Oliver boy or girl names?

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

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