Emmett vs Graylynn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Graylynn

Girl #7,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grey lake, misty pool"

Origin: Old English gray + Welsh llyn

Cultural Roots

American English Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,029
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gray, Lynn, Gracie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emmett Rank #119
Graylynn Rank #7,029

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #7029 for Graylynn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

Graylynn ___

  • Graylynn Rose
  • Graylynn Elizabeth
  • Graylynn Marie
  • Graylynn June
  • Graylynn Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmett

Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

If you choose Graylynn

Hadley Brayden Kinsley Rowan Emersyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmett or Graylynn more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Graylynn at #7029 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Graylynn mean?

Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin). Graylynn means "grey lake, misty pool" (Old English gray + Welsh llyn origin).

Are Emmett and Graylynn boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Graylynn is primarily a girl name.

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