Emerson vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Emerson Rank #270

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Paul mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Emerson and Paul boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.