Emery
Germanic name meaning “brave; powerful”
- Gender
- Unisex · 90% girls
- Origin
- Germanic
- Meaning
- brave; powerful
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #750
- Born in 2023
- 3,459
- Peak year
- 2013 (#739)
Meaning & origin
Emery comes from the Germanic Emmerich, combining ideas of 'whole/universal' and 'power'. It is used for any gender.
Is Emery a German name?
Yes — Emery is a German name meaning "brave; powerful". Emery comes from the Germanic Emmerich, combining ideas of 'whole/universal' and 'power'. It is used for any gender. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Emery ranked #750 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, Emery was given to 3,111 girls and 348 boys in the US — about 90% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #739 in 2013
“Unranked” means Emery was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
How to spell Emery
Emery is spelled E-M-E-R-Y — 5 letters and 3 syllables.
Emery: frequently asked questions
What does the name Emery mean?
Emery is a Germanic name meaning "brave; powerful". Emery comes from the Germanic Emmerich, combining ideas of 'whole/universal' and 'power'. It is used for any gender.
Where does the name Emery come from?
Emery is of Germanic origin. Emery comes from the Germanic Emmerich, combining ideas of 'whole/universal' and 'power'. It is used for any gender.
Is Emery a boy or a girl name?
Emery is used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 3,111 girls and 348 boys — about 90% girls and 10% boys.
How many babies are named Emery?
In 2023, Emery was given to 3,111 girls and 348 boys in the US — about 90% girls.
Is Emery a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Emery ranked #750 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Emery?
Emery is spelled E-M-E-R-Y — 5 letters.
How common is the name Emery?
In 2023, Emery was given to 3,111 girls and 348 boys in the US — about 90% girls. In the latest US data, Emery ranked #750 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Emery a German name?
Yes — Emery is a German name meaning "brave; powerful". Emery comes from the Germanic Emmerich, combining ideas of 'whole/universal' and 'power'. It is used for any gender. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
What does Emery mean in German?
In German, Emery means "brave; powerful". Emery comes from the Germanic Emmerich, combining ideas of 'whole/universal' and 'power'. It is used for any gender.
Is Emery a Germanic name?
Emery is usually classified as German, and Germanic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Germanic too. It means "brave; powerful".