Steven vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Steven Rank #269

Emerson Rank #270

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Steven or Emerson more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Steven and Emerson mean?

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

Are Steven and Emerson boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.