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Emmerson

EH-mer-son

Emmerson is a unisex name of English origin, meaning “A variant of Emerson, an English surname meaning 'son of Emery.' Emery is a Germanic name meaning 'industrious' or 'powerful'.”. It currently ranks #2664 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2013.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginEnglish

What Emmerson Means

A variant of Emerson, an English surname meaning 'son of Emery.' Emery is a Germanic name meaning 'industrious' or 'powerful'.

The Story of Emmerson

It carries the spirit of industry and power, a name that sounds like a creative force ready to shape the future.

Emmerson, a contemporary variant of the English surname Emerson, traces its roots to the Germanic name Emery, meaning 'industrious' or 'powerful.' This appellation journeyed through medieval England as a given name before solidifying as a surname, carrying with it an inherent sense of diligent work and innate strength that has endured across centuries.

To say 'Emmerson' is to feel a spark of energetic possibility. It’s a name that resonates with the drive to create, to build, to achieve. You imagine your child, Emmerson, approaching life with a determined spirit, their name a constant reminder of their industrious potential and inherent power, filling your home with purpose.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Personality Traits

CreativeIndependentIntelligentDetermined

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#193 in 2013

Total Births

3,002

First Recorded

1915

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