Emerson vs Reece

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Girl #151 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Emery, brave and powerful"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
1,965
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Emmy, Em, Emme

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emerson Rank #151
Reece Rank #455

Emerson is more popular, ranked #151 vs #455 for Reece.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emerson ___

  • Emerson Rose
  • Emerson Grace
  • Emerson Jane
  • Emerson Kate
  • Emerson Marie
  • Emerson Claire

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emerson

Weston Parker Avery Quinn Hudson

If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerson or Reece more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #151 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Reece mean?

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

Are Emerson and Reece boy or girl names?

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

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