Emry vs Willis

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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Willis

Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,686
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willy

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Popularity Comparison

Emry Rank #1,784
Willis Rank #2,686

Emry is more popular, ranked #1784 vs #2686 for Willis.

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

Willis ___

  • Willis James
  • Willis Thomas
  • Willis Scott
  • Willis Dean
  • Willis Grant
  • Willis Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emry

Ivy Wren Finn Archer Hazel

If you choose Willis

Earl Boyd Clarence Mavis June

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emry or Willis more popular?

Emry is more popular, ranked #1784 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Emry and Willis mean?

Emry means "home strength" (Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Emry and Willis boy or girl names?

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

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