Cason vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cas, Case

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cason Rank #859
Emory Rank #330

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 vs #859 for Cason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cason ___

  • Cason James
  • Cason Lee
  • Cason Michael
  • Cason Thomas
  • Cason Wyatt
  • Cason Cole

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cason

Mason Grayson Carson Hudson Avery

If you choose Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cason or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Cason and Emory mean?

Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin). Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin).

Are Cason and Emory boy or girl names?

Cason is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a girl name.

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