George vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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George Rank #123

Emerson Rank #270

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is George or Emerson more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do George and Emerson mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are George and Emerson boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.