Emerson vs Warren

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

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Popularity Comparison

Emerson Rank #151
Warren Rank #262

Emerson is more popular, ranked #151 vs #262 for Warren.

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

Warren ___

  • Warren James
  • Warren Lee
  • Warren Thomas
  • Warren Michael
  • Warren Gray
  • Warren Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emerson

Weston Parker Avery Quinn Hudson

If you choose Warren

Mabel Hazel Chester Walter Winifred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerson or Warren more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #151 compared to Warren at #262 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Warren mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery, brave and powerful" (Old English origin). Warren means "park, game preserve" (Norman French origin).

Are Emerson and Warren boy or girl names?

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

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