Emerson vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Emerson Rank #270

Damien Rank #345

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Emerson or Damien more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Damien mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Emerson and Damien boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.