Emerson vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Emerson Rank #270

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Patrick mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Emerson and Patrick boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.