| Meaning | brave, powerful |
| Origin | English, German |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Emerson |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Em-er-son |
About Emerson
Emerson has emerged as a sophisticated choice that transcends traditional gender boundaries while maintaining elegance and substance. Originally a surname, Emerson brings a sense of heritage and literary connection that appeals to intellectually-minded parents. The name carries connotations of creativity, independence, and strength—qualities many parents hope to instill in their daughters.
The three-syllable structure gives Emerson a substantial, dignified sound that commands respect while remaining accessible. This name works exceptionally well in professional contexts, potentially giving your daughter an advantage in fields where presence matters. Emerson pairs beautifully with both traditional and modern middle names, offering tremendous flexibility in creating a complete name combination. The built-in nickname Emmy provides a softer alternative for early childhood, allowing the name to evolve with your daughter's personality. For parents seeking a name that projects capability, intelligence, and modern sensibility, Emerson delivers all these qualities in one distinguished package.
Nicknames for Emerson
| Em |
| Emmy |
| Emy |
| Eme |
| Sonny |
Famous People Named Emerson
| Emerson Tenney | American artist |
| Emerson Brooks | American actress |
| Emerson Boozer | American former athlete |
| Emerson Barros | Brazilian writer |
| Emerson Etienne | Haitian-American model |
| Emerson Dorsch | American gallerist |
| Emerson Lake | English musician - of the band ELP |
| Emerson Hart | American musician - of the band Tonic |
| Emerson Hyndman | American soccer player |
| Emerson Palmieri | Italian-Brazilian soccer player |
| Emerson Whitney | American writer |
| Emerson Herndon | American composer |
| Emerson Bolen | American model |
| Emerson Knives | American knife designer |
| Emerson Ferreira da Rosa | Brazilian soccer player |
| Emerson Unger | American artist |
| Emerson Hancock | American baseball player |
| Emerson Vidal | Chilean photographer |
| Emerson Hough | American author |
| Emerson Royal | Brazilian soccer player |
Characters Named Emerson
| Emerson Hart | character from the TV series "The Office" |
| Emerson Cod | character from the TV series "Pushing Daisies" |
| Emerson Davis | character from the movie "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" |
| Emerson Watts | character from the book series "Airhead" by Meg Cabot |
| Emerson Doyle | character from the TV series "Haven" |
| Emerson Quinlan | character from the book "The Emerson Chronicles" by Michelle Garren Flye |
| Emerson Ives | character from the book "The Emerson Trilogy" by Heidi Boyd |
| Emerson Fittipaldi | character from the movie "Cars 2" |
| Emerson Thorsen | character from the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Emerson Grey | character from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Emerson Cole | character from the book "Time Between Us" by Tamara Ireland Stone |
| Emerson Drake | character from the TV series "The Lying Game" |
| Emerson Churchill | character from the book "The Guardian's Diary" by A.F. Tamez |
| Emerson Tolly | character from the book "The Alchemist of Loom" by Elise Kova |
| Emerson Quick | character from the TV series "The Village" |
| Emerson Hartford | character from the book "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Maurene Goo |
| Emerson Hayes | character from the TV series "Younger" |
| Emerson North | character from the book "A Nordic King" by Karina Halle |
| Emerson Davenport | character from the TV series "The Good Doctor" |
| Emerson Blake | character from the book "Emerson" by Jessica Lewis |