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Emeryk

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-meh-rik /ˈɛm.ɛ.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: Emeryk is a Polish form of the Germanic Emmerich / Emeric, from elements meaning 'work; labor' and 'power; rule' — often read as 'work-ruler' or 'ruler of the home.' It is the Polish name behind Saint Emeric of Hungary.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Polish classic: Emeryk, from Emmerich, means 'work-power' or 'home-ruler' (said 'EH-meh-rik').
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Origin MediumPolish, Germanic
MeaningEmeryk is a Polish form of the Germanic Emmerich / Emeric, from elements meaning 'work; labor' and 'power; rule' — often read as 'work-ruler' or 'ruler of the home.' It is the Polish name behind Saint Emeric of Hungary.
U.S. rank (2024)#12808 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220092024

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

Emeryk is the Polish form of the Germanic Emmerich / Emeric, from 'work' and 'power; rule.' Saint Emeric of Hungary carried the name in the 11th century. It reads as a Central European heritage pick (said 'EH-meh-rik').

In the U.S. it is rare, appearing in Polish-heritage families. Rare, historic, and strong.

Did you know? Emeryk is the Polish form of Emmerich — the name behind Saint Emeric of Hungary, and a distant cousin of the name that gave us 'America,' noted here with its heritage (said 'EH-meh-rik').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Emeryk — Polish form of Emmerich/Emeric; 'work-power'

Variations

EmericEmmerichEmerik

Nicknames

EmoRyk

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If you like Emeryk…

Emeric— the standard form of the same name
Emmerich— the Germanic root name
Emery— a like -mer heritage cousin
Aldric— a fellow Germanic -ric name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emeryk mean?

Emeryk is a Polish form of Emmerich, from 'work' and 'power,' often read as 'work-ruler' or 'ruler of the home.'

How do you pronounce Emeryk?

It's said EH-meh-rik /ˈɛm.ɛ.rɪk/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emeryk a boy or girl name?

Emeryk is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Emeryk?

Emeryk is a rare name in the U.S.

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