Emerson

Name:

Emerson

Pronounced: EM-er-suhn

Variations: Emersyn, Emery, Emmie

Origin:

English

Meaning:

Emerson is a surname that means "son of Emery." Emery is derived from the Germanic name Amalric, which means "work-ruler."

Popularity:

Emerson has been a popular unisex name in the US since the early 2000s, and its popularity has been steadily increasing. It is more popular for boys than for girls, but it is used for both genders.

Did you know?

Emerson College is a private college in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its programs in communication and the arts. Additionally, Ralph Waldo Emerson was a 19th-century American writer and philosopher known for his essays on self-reliance and transcendentalism.

Famous namesakes:

Emerson Fittipaldi is a Brazilian former race car driver who won two Formula One World Championships. Emerson Boozer is a former American football player who played for the New York Jets in the 1960s and 1970s.

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