Jason vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Jason Rank #148

Emerson Rank #270

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Jason or Emerson more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Jason and Emerson mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Jason and Emerson boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.