Wilder vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Wilder Rank #391

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Emerson mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Wilder and Emerson boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.