Obi vs Emmerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obi

Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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Boy #3,695 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Obi Rank #3,834

Emmerson Rank #3,695

Emmerson is more popular, ranked #3695 vs #3834 for Obi.

Is Obi or Emmerson more popular?

Emmerson is more popular, ranked #3695 compared to Obi at #3834 in the United States.

What do Obi and Emmerson mean?

Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin). Emmerson means "son of Emery, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Obi and Emmerson boy or girl names?

Obi is primarily a boy name. Emmerson is primarily a boy name.