Emmet vs Pharaoh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pha, Ro

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emmet Rank #1,596
Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmet ___

  • Emmet James
  • Emmet Lee
  • Emmet Cole
  • Emmet Reed
  • Emmet Blake
  • Emmet Owen

Pharaoh ___

  • Pharaoh Amun
  • Pharaoh Osiris
  • Pharaoh James
  • Pharaoh Marcus
  • Pharaoh King
  • Pharaoh Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Pharaoh

Nile Cairo Cleopatra Isis Ramses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmet or Pharaoh more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Pharaoh mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Emmet and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Pharaoh is primarily a boy name.

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