Emily vs Free

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

Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Free Rank #8,826

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #8826 for Free.

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

Free ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Free

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Free more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Free at #8826 in the United States.

What do Emily and Free mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Emily and Free boy or girl names?

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

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