Emmett vs Xavier

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
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Popularity Comparison

Emmett Rank #119
Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #119 for Emmett.

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

Xavier ___

  • Xavier James
  • Xavier Michael
  • Xavier Cole
  • Xavier Reid
  • Xavier Thomas
  • Xavier Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmett

Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

If you choose Xavier

Sebastian Nathaniel Isabelle Sophia Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmett or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Xavier mean?

Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Emmett and Xavier boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.

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