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Emerson is an English given name, a transferred use of an English surname coming either from Anglo-Saxon Emars sunu, "Emar's son," or from "Emery's son." It is in use for both boys and girls. Spelling variants such as Emersyn are also in regular use.
Emerson is an English given name, a transferred use of an English surname coming either from Anglo-S
A neutral name with 3 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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Emerson is primarily an English surname that has transitioned into a given name. It is derived from Old English elements, with a likely meaning related to 'Emery's son' or 'powerful ruler'. The name gained significant popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, partly due to the influence of the Transcendentalist philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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