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Emerik

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-uh-rik /ˈɛm.ə.rɪk/High

Meaning: A form of Emeric/Emery — from the Germanic Amalric/Haimirich, variously 'ruler/power of work' and 'home ruler' (amal, 'work', or haim, 'home', + ric, 'ruler')Low

In 30 seconds: Ruler of work; power: Emerik is a form of Emeric. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA form of Emeric/Emery — from the Germanic Amalric/Haimirich, variously 'ruler/power of work' and 'home ruler' (amal, 'work', or haim, 'home', + ric, 'ruler')
U.S. rank (2025)#5453 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520132025

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

Emerik is a form of Emeric/Emery — from the Germanic Amalric/Haimirich, variously 'ruler/power of work' and 'home ruler' (amal, 'work', or haim, 'home', + ric, 'ruler'; the Hungarian St. Emeric/Imre; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'EM-uh-rik').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Emeric. Rare, ruler-of-work at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Emeric/Emery comes from the Germanic Amalric/Haimirich, variously 'ruler/power of work' and 'home ruler' — Emerik is a form, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EM-uh-rik').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Emeric — routes layered

Variations

EmericEmerickImre

Nicknames

Em

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If you like Emerik…

Emeric— the standard form
Emerick— a kin spelling
Emery— a fellow Amalric-rooted boys' name
Aldric— a sound-neighbor -ric boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emerik mean?

Emerik is a form of Emeric/Emery — Germanic 'ruler/power of work' and 'home ruler'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emerik?

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

Is Emerik a boy or girl name?

Emerik is a boy's name.

How popular is Emerik?

Emerik is a rare name in the U.S.

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