Jackson vs Emmett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Jackson Rank #35

Emmett Rank #119

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

Is Jackson or Emmett more popular?

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

What do Jackson and Emmett mean?

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

Are Jackson and Emmett boy or girl names?

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