Emily vs Modell

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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Modell

Boy #9,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Pattern; model; example"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,163
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Dell

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Modell Rank #9,163

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #9163 for Modell.

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

Modell ___

  • Modell Arthur
  • Modell Lewis
  • Modell Samuel
  • Modell Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Modell

Sheryl Howard Morton Irwin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Modell more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Modell at #9163 in the United States.

What do Emily and Modell mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Modell means "Pattern; model; example" (German origin).

Are Emily and Modell boy or girl names?

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

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