Emmett vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Emmett Rank #119

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #119 for Emmett.

Is Emmett or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Jackson mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Emmett and Jackson boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.