Emerson name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English and German
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Emerson em-ur-sin
Meaning: Industrious Ruler, Son of Emery, Brave, House and King and Mighty
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What does Emerson mean?

Emerson's meaning is Industrious Ruler, Emery's Son, Brave, House and King or Mighty is used as a gender-neutral name and is especially used in English has origin in German and Old English.

Emerson is variation of Emerick. Emerick is variant of contemporary Emrick. Originated from Welsh and German, Prevalent and Perpetual Emerick, Emerick means "House and Powerful King". It is celebrated on 4 November.

How do I pronounce Emerson?

The three syllabled name Emerson is commonly pronounced as em-ur-sin.

Variants of Emerson

Emersyn, Emerick, Emrick, Emersynn, Emeric, Emery

Nicknames for Emerson

From plethora of nicknames for given name Emerson, we love these names:

Names that rhyme with Emerson

How popular is the name Emerson?

a popular name in United States with over 45321 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. At its zenith in 2018, 1965 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 143rd position.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names an amazing 75 times Emerson is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 594 on boy names chart when 62 babies were named Emerson. There are over 739 babies that have been given the name Emerson in England and Wales.

Emerson is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 42 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 252 babies in France have been named Emerson.

The first name is a rare baby name in Ireland however it is still in use. However things change on global perspective, Emerson is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Philippines, Mozambique, Peru, Angola and Colombia. According to our findings, at least 240000 people have been bestowed Emerson around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
201828112381431935
201727613101501965
201629612161611947
201530011981801789
201432310541961679
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Facts

Emerson in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands232755
Finland384150
Sweden35385-3
Norway11135-3
Denmark7050

Numerological analysis of Emerson

Once you overcome an obstacle, you feel invincible and it boosts your self-confidence. You have a curious mind and wish to explore the world. You are always in the center of attention and the one who stands for what's right. You want to find your soul mate but secretly don't believe in soul mates. Being unconstrained will help you grow spiritually. If the letter E is your cornerstone in your name, it means you are always open to new life experiences and adventures.

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  •  Daphne - Admired and Evergreen unisex name Daphne is originated from Old Greek, Daphne means "Laurel Tree or Laurel" is predominantly used in Greek, German and English
  •  Toni - Meaning of Toni is Who Eats Flower is a gender-neutral name, majorly used in Norwegian and Finnish came from Latin and Greek
  •  Furman - Preeminent and Vintage Furmans origin is French is used prevalently in Sikh, a gender insensitive name, meaning of Furman is "Commander"
  •  Cade - Prevalent unisex name Cade is principally used in English and English which originated from Welsh and Old English, meaning of Cade is "Round, Gentle or Lumpy"
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Middle names for Emerson

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Sibling Names for Emerson

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Famous people named Emerson

  • Emerson Beauchamp, served as the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
  • Emerson Hough, American author best
  • Emerson Whithorne, notable American composer and researcher into the history of music
  • Emerson Stephen Colaw, retired American Bishop in the United Methodist Church and theologian specializing
  • Emerson Norton, American athlete
  • Emerson Fittipaldi, semi-retired Brazilian automobile racing driver
  • Emerson String Quartet, professional string ensemble –
  • Emerson Drive, Canadian country music band consisting of Brad Mates
  • Emerson Sheik, Brazilian-Qatari retired footballer
  • Emerson Harrington, 48th Governor of Maryland in the United States
  • Emerson Spencer, American sprint runner
  • Emerson, Brazilian footballer
  • Emerson Opdycke, businessman and Union Army brigadier general during the American Civil War
  • Emerson Thome, Brazilian retired footballer
  • Emerson C. Itschner, graduated
  • Emerson, Brazilian retired footballer
  • Emerson Treacy, film, Broadway, and radio actor
  • Emerson Spartz, CEO of Chicago-based Dose and the founder of MuggleNet
  • Emerson Boozer, former running back in the American Football League and
  • Emerson Hart, songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and producer
  • Emerson Etheridge, American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 9th congressional district
  • Emerson da Luz, Cape Verdean footballer
  • Emerson Samba, Sierra Leonean footballer
  • Emerson Francis Woodward, oilman
  • Emerson Coatsworth, Emerson Coatsworth, Jr
  • Emerson Woelffer, prominent abstract expressionist artist and painter
  • Emerson Ávila, Brazilian football manager
  • Emerson Acuña, Colombian football striker
  • Emerson Silva Leal, Brazilian defensive midfielder
  • Emerson Nunes, former Brazilian central defender
  • Emerson Panigutti, retired Argentine footballer
  • Emerson Dickman, pitcher in Major League Baseball
  • Emerson Aparecido Vivas Vergílio, Brazilian defensive midfielder
  • Emerson Umaña, former Salvadoran professional football midfielder
  • Emerson Style in Granny Cocksuckers 7 as Actress
  • Emerson Hyndman Emerson Schellas Hyndman is an American footballer.
  • Emerson Bixby acted in movie INRI

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