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Emerald

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-ə-rəld /ˈɛm.ə.rəld/High

Meaning: From the word emerald — Greek smaragdos via Latin — the prized green gemstoneMedium

In 30 seconds: The green jewel, as a name: Emerald is the prized gemstone — vivid, lush, and precious. Bold and bright, here for a son.

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Origin MediumGreek, Latin

MeaningFrom the word emerald — Greek smaragdos via Latin — the prized green gemstone

U.S. rank (2025)#3536 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 537

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

Emerald comes from the word for the green gemstone — Greek smaragdos via Latin and Old French. A vivid gem-name (more often for girls), it crosses to boys here; rich, lush, and precious.

It registers thinly for boys. Rare, green-gem at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Emerald, from Greek smaragdos, names May's birthstone — the rich green gem said to bring wisdom and growth; here it's a bold gem-name for boys.

Overall data confidence 72%

Oxford English Dictionary — emerald — word origin

Variations

EmraldEsmeralda

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emerald mean?

Emerald is the green gemstone, from Greek smaragdos.

How do you pronounce Emerald?

It's said EM-ə-rəld /ˈɛm.ə.rəld/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emerald a boy or girl name?

Emerald is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Emerald?

Emerald is a rare name for boys in the U.S.