Emerson vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Emerson Rank #270

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Arthur mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Emerson and Arthur boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.