Emmerson vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmerson

Boy #3,695 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Emmerson Rank #3,695

Johnson Rank #3,553

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #3695 for Emmerson.

Is Emmerson or Johnson more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Emmerson at #3695 in the United States.

What do Emmerson and Johnson mean?

Emmerson means "son of Emery, ruler of work" (Germanic origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Emmerson and Johnson boy or girl names?

Emmerson is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.