Lena vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #151 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery, brave and powerful"

Origin: Old English

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Lena Rank #263

Emerson Rank #151

Emerson is more popular, ranked #151 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #151 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Emerson mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Emerson means "son of Emery, brave and powerful" (Old English origin).

Are Lena and Emerson boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Emerson is primarily a girl name.