Emerson vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Emerson Rank #270

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Gavin mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Emerson and Gavin boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.