Emerson vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Emerson Rank #270

Sullivan Rank #340

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Emerson or Sullivan more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Sullivan mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emerson and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.