Emerson vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Emerson Rank #270

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and August mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Emerson and August boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.