Emerson vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Emerson Rank #270

Stephen Rank #378

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Emerson or Stephen more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Stephen mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Emerson and Stephen boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.