Emry vs Herbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emry

Girl #1,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength"

Origin: Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,784
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmie, Emz

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Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,474
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Herb, Herbie, Bert

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Popularity Comparison

Emry Rank #1,784
Herbert Rank #2,474

Emry is more popular, ranked #1784 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emry ___

  • Emry Jane
  • Emry Rose
  • Emry Grace
  • Emry Claire
  • Emry Kate
  • Emry Fern

Herbert ___

  • Herbert James
  • Herbert George
  • Herbert William
  • Herbert Charles
  • Herbert Edward
  • Herbert Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emry

Ivy Wren Finn Archer Hazel

If you choose Herbert

Walter Harold Clarence Dorothy Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emry or Herbert more popular?

Emry is more popular, ranked #1784 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Emry and Herbert mean?

Emry means "home strength" (Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Emry and Herbert boy or girl names?

Emry is primarily a girl name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.

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