Emerson vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Emerson Rank #270

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Steven mean?

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

Are Emerson and Steven boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.