Emerson vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Emerson Rank #270

Raymond Rank #380

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Emerson or Raymond more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Raymond mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Emerson and Raymond boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.