Emerson vs Greyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

English American

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Emerson Rank #270

Greyson Rank #127

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Greyson more popular?

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Greyson mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Emerson and Greyson boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.