Emmit vs Jamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmit

Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,443
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jamin

Boy #3,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"favored, blessed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Jewish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,304
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emmit Rank #3,443
Jamin Rank #3,304

Jamin is more popular, ranked #3304 vs #3443 for Emmit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmit ___

  • Emmit James
  • Emmit Lee
  • Emmit Thomas
  • Emmit Ray
  • Emmit William
  • Emmit Joseph

Jamin ___

  • Jamin Israel
  • Jamin Elijah
  • Jamin David
  • Jamin Isaiah
  • Jamin Michael
  • Jamin Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmit

Everett Colton Wyatt Sawyer Olive

If you choose Jamin

Ezra Micah Zion Noa Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmit or Jamin more popular?

Jamin is more popular, ranked #3304 compared to Emmit at #3443 in the United States.

What do Emmit and Jamin mean?

Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin). Jamin means "favored, blessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmit and Jamin boy or girl names?

Emmit is primarily a boy name. Jamin is primarily a boy name.

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