| Meaning | son of Emery, brave |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Emmerson |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Em-mer-son |
About Emmerson
A surname-turned-first-name that exudes literary sophistication and intellectual depth, this choice connects to the legacy of great thinkers while maintaining contemporary relevance. The name offers built-in nickname potential with "Em" or "Emmy" for younger years, transitioning seamlessly to the full version as maturity develops. Three syllables provide a rhythmic quality that sounds distinguished in professional settings yet remains approachable in casual contexts. Families valuing education and cultural awareness often gravitate toward this selection. Its gender-neutral quality has made it increasingly popular, though it maintains strong masculine credentials. The spelling variation adds individuality while preserving recognition and proper pronunciation across different regions and communities.
Nicknames for Emmerson
| Em |
| Emm |
| Sonny |
| Emery |
Famous People Named Emmerson
| Emmerson Mnangagwa | President of Zimbabwe |
| Emmerson Boozer | Former NFL running back |
| Emmerson Boyce | Former English footballer |
| Emmerson Whithorne | Jamaican cricketer |
| Emmerson Bockari | Sierra Leonean musician |
| Emmerson Biggins | American professional wrestler |
| Emmerson Smith | American jazz pianist |
| Emmerson Shears | Jamaican politician |
| Emmerson Lake | English musician, member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer |
| Emmerson Mnangagwa Jr. | Son of the President of Zimbabwe |
| Emmerson C. Petitt | American astronaut |
| Emmerson Holmes | British film producer |
| Emmerson Donaldson | Trinidadian footballer |
| Emmerson Nogueira | Brazilian singer and songwriter |
| Emmerson Sandoval | Argentine swimmer |
| Emmerson Thomas | Saint Kitts and Nevis footballer |
| Emmerson Whittington | American football player |
| Emmerson Lancelot | Seychellois footballer |
| Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa | Zimbabwean politician and statesman |
Characters Named Emmerson
| Emmerson Cod | Character from the TV series "Pushing Daisies" |
| Emmerson Treplev | Character in Anton Chekhov's play "The Seagull" |
| Emmerson, Duke of Devonshire | Character in the novel "Pamela" by Samuel Richardson |
| Emmerson "Doc" Brown | Character in the "Back to the Future" film series |
| Emmerson "Bixby" Bix | Character in the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Emmerson Gorgon | Character from the video game "Battleborn" |
| Emmerson O'Connell | Character in the novel "The Execution of Noa P. Singleton" by Elizabeth L. Silver |
| Emmerson, Earl of Bellefonte | Character in the novel "The Beloved Rogue" by Iris Johansen |
| Emmerson J. Crawford | Character in the TV series "Hannibal" |
| Emmerson Whistler | Character in the novel "The Book of Dead Days" by Marcus Sedgwick |
| Emmerson Wipff | Character in the video game "Star Ocean - Integrity and Faithlessness" |
| Emmerson Troy | Character in the TV series "The Royals" |
| Emmerson's Dad | Character in the animated TV series "Clarence" |
| Emmerson Harlan | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Emmerson Runkle | Character in the TV series "Californication" |
| Emmerson Pinkus | Character in the TV series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" |
| Emmerson Graham | Character in the film "Marley & Me" |
| Emmerson Code | Character in the TV series "Pushing Daisies" |
| Emmerson Hayes | Character in the film "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty" |