Emillie vs Kes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emillie

Girl #9,265 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to equal"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,265
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

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Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emillie Rank #9,265
Kes Rank #9,146

Kes is more popular, ranked #9146 vs #9265 for Emillie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emillie ___

  • Emillie Rose
  • Emillie Grace
  • Emillie Jane
  • Emillie Claire
  • Emillie Kate

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emillie

Charlotte Olivia Sophie Henry James

If you choose Kes

Bex Tess Wren Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emillie or Kes more popular?

Kes is more popular, ranked #9146 compared to Emillie at #9265 in the United States.

What do Emillie and Kes mean?

Emillie means "rival, eager to equal" (Latin origin). Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin).

Are Emillie and Kes boy or girl names?

Emillie is primarily a girl name. Kes is primarily a girl name.

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