Emerson vs Cohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

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Emerson Rank #270

Cohen Rank #239

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Cohen more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Cohen mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emerson and Cohen boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.