Emerson vs Ace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Emerson Rank #270

Ace Rank #165

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Ace more popular?

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Ace mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Emerson and Ace boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Ace is primarily a boy name.