Emerson vs Nash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Emerson Rank #270

Nash Rank #240

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Nash more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Nash mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Emerson and Nash boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.