Emrys vs Vaughn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Rys

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emrys Rank #1,144
Vaughn Rank #1,188

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emrys ___

  • Emrys Rhys
  • Emrys Llewellyn
  • Emrys Arthur
  • Emrys Owen
  • Emrys Finn
  • Emrys Caden

Vaughn ___

  • Vaughn James
  • Vaughn Michael
  • Vaughn Alexander
  • Vaughn William
  • Vaughn Henry
  • Vaughn Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emrys

Rhys Gwyneth Taliesin Elspeth Seren

If you choose Vaughn

Brooks Camden Reid Sloane Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emrys or Vaughn more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Vaughn mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Emrys and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.

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