Emerson vs Tyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Emerson Rank #270

Tyler Rank #191

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Tyler more popular?

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Tyler mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are Emerson and Tyler boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.