Emery vs Zoey

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
Zoey Rank #59

Zoey is more popular, ranked #59 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

Zoey ___

  • Zoey Grace
  • Zoey Marie
  • Zoey Rose
  • Zoey Anne
  • Zoey Elizabeth
  • Zoey Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Zoey more popular?

Zoey is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Emery at #70 in the United States.

What do Emery and Zoey mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Zoey means "life, living" (Greek origin).

Are Emery and Zoey boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a girl name. Zoey is primarily a girl name.

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