Emerson vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Emerson Rank #270

King Rank #343

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #343 for King.

Is Emerson or King more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Emerson and King mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Emerson and King boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.