Emily vs Farley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Farley

Boy #8,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing with ferns"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,789
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Far, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Farley Rank #8,789

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #8789 for Farley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

Farley ___

  • Farley James
  • Farley Thomas
  • Farley William
  • Farley Scott
  • Farley Dean
  • Farley Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Farley

Harley Barclay Darby Wesley Harvey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Farley more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Farley at #8789 in the United States.

What do Emily and Farley mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Farley means "woodland clearing with ferns" (Old English origin).

Are Emily and Farley boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Farley is primarily a boy name.

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