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Emerick

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-ə-rik /ˈɛm.ə.rɪk/High

Meaning: Anglicized form of Germanic Emmerich — elements debated among 'work-ruler', 'brave ruler', and 'home ruler' — the name behind Emery and Hungary's royal ImreLow

In 30 seconds: Emery's full-armor ancestor: Emerick anglicizes Emmerich — 'brave ruler' by the favorite reading — the name Hungary crowned as Imre and the Beatles' studio knew as engineer Geoff Emerick.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningAnglicized form of Germanic Emmerich — elements debated among 'work-ruler', 'brave ruler', and 'home ruler' — the name behind Emery and Hungary's royal Imre
U.S. rank (2025)#3011 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births41 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 748

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819122025

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

Emerick renders Germanic Emmerich — its first element debated among amal ('work, vigor'), ermen ('whole'), and 'brave' readings, with ric, 'ruler', certain — the name of Hungary's sainted prince Imre and the root of Emery and America-naming Amerigo's family. The -ick spelling is its English-surname dress.

As a first name it is rare — Emery's vintage father with studio credits. Rick and Em wait as handles.

Did you know? Geoff Emerick engineered Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road as a young man — this 'ruler' name presided over the most famous mixing desks in pop history.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Emmerich — elements debated

Variations

EmmerichEmeryEmrick

Nicknames

EmRick

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If you like Emerick…

Emery— the smoothed modern descendant
Emrys— the Welsh near-sound with Merlin's pedigree
Alaric— a fellow -ric Germanic ruler name
Merrick— shares the -ck ending
Endrick— shares Emerick's Germanic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emerick mean?

Emerick anglicizes Germanic Emmerich, whose elements are debated — 'brave ruler' and 'work-ruler' lead the readings.

How do you pronounce Emerick?

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

Is Emerick a boy or girl name?

Emerick is a boy's name.

How popular is Emerick?

Emerick is a rare name in the U.S.

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