Emmerson

English

"son of Emery"

Emmerson Origin and Meaning

The name Emmerson is a boy's name.

Emmerson is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'son of Emery' or 'brave and powerful.' Originally a surname derived from the medieval given name Emery (from Germanic elements 'amal' meaning 'work' and 'ric' meaning 'power'), it transitioned to first name use following the surname-as-firstname trend. The name gained moderate popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, appealing to parents seeking strong traditional names with contemporary style. The spelling variation Emerson connects to American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, adding intellectual and literary associations. While traditionally masculine, Emmerson has seen some use for girls, particularly with the nickname Emmy. The double 'm' spelling distinguishes it slightly from the more common Emerson variant.

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Famous People Named Emmerson

• Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Vice President of Zimbabwe
• Emmerson Orlando Boyce British footballer
• Emmerson Amidu Bockarie Sierra Leonean Afropop singer
• Emmerson Oliveira Nogueira Brazilian guitarist and songwriter
• Emmerson Serrano Oreta Filipino basketball player
• Emmerson Brooks Meade, Anguillan footballer

The name Emmerson in Pop Culture

• Dominic Emmerson from Australian TV soap "Neighbours"