Emerson vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Emerson Rank #270

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Barrett mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Emerson and Barrett boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.