Emerson vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

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Emerson Rank #270

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Theo mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Emerson and Theo boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.