Emily vs Vivian

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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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Vivian Rank #77

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #77 for Vivian.

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

Vivian ___

  • Vivian Rose
  • Vivian Grace
  • Vivian Mae
  • Vivian Claire
  • Vivian Elise
  • Vivian Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Vivian

Genevieve Celeste Julian Sebastian Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Vivian more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Vivian at #77 in the United States.

What do Emily and Vivian mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin).

Are Emily and Vivian boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Vivian is primarily a girl name.

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