Reece vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Reece Rank #455

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Reece or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Reece and Emerson mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Reece and Emerson boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.