Aaron vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

English Hebrew Arabic American

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Aaron Rank #79

Emerson Rank #270

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Aaron or Emerson more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Emerson mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Aaron and Emerson boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.