Emerson vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Emerson Rank #270

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Evan mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Emerson and Evan boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.