Amory

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-mə-ree /ˈeɪ.mə.ri/High

Meaning: From Germanic Emmerich — amal, 'work, industrious', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'brave/industrious ruler'Medium

In 30 seconds: Distinguished and literary: Amory is the Germanic Emmerich — 'industrious ruler' (Amory Blaine of This Side of Paradise). Refined, strong, and classic.

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Origin MediumGerman

MeaningFrom Germanic Emmerich — amal, 'work, industrious', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'brave/industrious ruler'

U.S. rank (2025)#7222 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 679

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amory comes from the Germanic Emmerich — amal, 'work, industrious', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'brave/industrious ruler'. A refined, literary surname-name (Amory Blaine in This Side of Paradise).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, industrious-ruler at the root, and refined.

Did you know? Amory comes from Germanic Emmerich, 'work/industrious' plus 'ruler' — F. Scott Fitzgerald's hero Amory Blaine carried the refined, literary name.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Amory — root etymology

Variations

EmoryEmeryAmery

Nicknames

Amo

Famous Bearers

★Amory Lovins (1947-)
American physicist and environmental scientist, co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amory mean?

Amory is Germanic for 'brave/industrious ruler' (a form of Emmerich/Emory).

How do you pronounce Amory?

It's said AY-mə-ree /ˈeɪ.mə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amory a boy or girl name?

Amory is mainly a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Amory?

Amory is a rare name in the U.S.