Emerson vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Emerson Rank #270

Augustus Rank #409

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Emerson or Augustus more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Augustus mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Emerson and Augustus boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.