Emery vs Zoe

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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Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
5,719
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emery Rank #70
Zoe Rank #29

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 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

Zoe ___

  • Zoe Grace
  • Zoe Anne
  • Zoe Elizabeth
  • Zoe Mae
  • Zoe Kate
  • Zoe Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

If you choose Zoe

Chloe Mia Leo Max Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Zoe more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Emery at #70 in the United States.

What do Emery and Zoe mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin).

Are Emery and Zoe boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a girl name. Zoe is primarily a girl name.

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