Emerson vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Emerson Rank #270

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Jonathan mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Emerson and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.