Stephen vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Stephen Rank #378

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Emerson mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Stephen and Emerson boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.