Emerson vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Emerson Rank #270

George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and George mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Emerson and George boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.