Emerson vs Reece

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Emerson Rank #270

Reece Rank #455

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Emerson or Reece more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Reece mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Emerson and Reece boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.