Killian vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Killian Rank #370

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Killian or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Emerson mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Killian and Emerson boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.