Emerson vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Emerson Rank #270

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Leon mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Emerson and Leon boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.