Jonathan vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

English Hebrew American Spanish

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Jonathan Rank #83

Emerson Rank #270

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Jonathan or Emerson more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Emerson mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Jonathan and Emerson boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.