Emerson vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Emerson Rank #270

Jay Rank #397

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Emerson or Jay more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Jay mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Emerson and Jay boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.