Emmon is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the word "emyn" which means "to sing." It has been traditionally used as both a given name and a surname. While it is not widely popular today, Emmon was once quite common in Wales during the Middle Ages. The name is associated with the Welsh bardic tradition, where bards were poets, musicians, and storytellers who would often sing or recite their works. In recent times, Emmon has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, though it remains relatively rare.
The name Emmon appears to have had two birth years over the past twenty years, with five occurrences each in 2003 and 2023, totaling ten births altogether.