Emerson vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Emerson Rank #270

Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Connor mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emerson and Connor boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.