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Emmerson

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-mer-sun /ˈɛ.mər.sən/High

Meaning: Double-m spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'ruler of work'Medium

In 30 seconds: Emerson, with a doubled m: Emmerson spells 'son of Emery' — its root meaning 'brave, powerful'. A literary surname-name (essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson), distinguished and strong.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningDouble-m spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'ruler of work'
U.S. rank (2025)#4437 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 612

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emmerson is a double-m spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery', from the Germanic name Emery/Emmerich, 'brave, powerful' or 'ruler of work'. A distinguished surname-name in the tradition of Ralph Waldo Emerson; this page covers its classic use for boys.

It registers thinly as a spelling variant. Brave at the root, literary, and strong.

Did you know? Emerson honors essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson — and its root, the old name Emery, means 'brave' or 'ruler of work', giving the name a quietly industrious strength.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Emerson — root etymology

Variations

EmersonEmersynEmmerich

Nicknames

EmmerSonny

Famous Bearers

  • ★Emmerson Mnangagwa (1942-)
    President of Zimbabwe since 2017, who succeeded Robert Mugabe
  • ★Emmerson Boyce (1979-)
    Barbadian footballer who played as a defender for Wigan Athletic and the Barbados national team

If you like Emmerson…

Emerson— the standard spelling of the same name
Emery— the root name behind it
Everson— a fellow -son surname-name
Harrison— a companion -son crossover name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmerson mean?

Emmerson is a spelling of Emerson, 'son of Emery', from a Germanic name meaning 'brave, powerful'.

How do you pronounce Emmerson?

It's said EH-mer-sun /ˈɛ.mər.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emmerson a boy or girl name?

Emmerson is used for both sexes; this page covers its classic use for boys.

How popular is Emmerson?

Emmerson is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Emerson is more common.

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