Emory vs Wren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Girl #330 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, brave power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#330
Total SSA Count
940
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emory Rank #330
Wren Rank #213

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #330 for Emory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

Wren ___

  • Wren Elizabeth
  • Wren Amelia
  • Wren Josephine
  • Wren Louise
  • Wren Marie
  • Wren Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

If you choose Wren

Fern Sage Lark Robin Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Emory at #330 in the United States.

What do Emory and Wren mean?

Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin). Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin).

Are Emory and Wren boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a girl name. Wren is primarily a girl name.

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