Emerson vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Emerson Rank #270

Jason Rank #148

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Jason more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Jason mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Emerson and Jason boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.