King vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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King Rank #343

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Emerson mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are King and Emerson boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.