TheNameDBEmerson
UnisexMeaning
Son of Emery or son of the industrious one.
Etymology
Emerson is a patronymic surname that became a given name, derived from Emery, which comes from the Germanic Amalric, combining amal (work) and ric (ruler, power). The -son suffix indicates descent or relationship.
About the Name Emerson
Emerson is a surname-derived given name that gained popularity as a first name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It carries intellectual and literary associations through its most famous bearer, Ralph Waldo Emerson.