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Emmerich
Pronounced EM-ə-rik /ˈɛm.ə.rɪk/High
Meaning: From Germanic Emmerich/Emmerich — 'whole/universal ruler', or 'brave/work-power' (ermen/amal, plus ric, 'ruler'); the root is debatedLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Emmerich is a Germanic name — variously 'whole/universal ruler' (ermen, 'whole, universal') or 'brave/work-power' (amal, 'work, bravery'), plus ric, 'ruler' (the roots are debated, which we note). The source of the English Emery and the Hungarian Imre (St Emeric of Hungary). A strong, stately, old European name (the director Roland Emmerich; nickname Emmer).
It registers thinly in the U.S. Rare, the-universal-ruler at the root, and stately.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Emmerich mean?
Emmerich is Germanic, 'whole/universal ruler' or 'brave power'; the roots are debated, which we note.
How do you pronounce Emmerich?
It's said EM-ə-rik /ˈɛm.ə.rɪk/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Emmerich a boy or girl name?
Emmerich is a boy's name.
How popular is Emmerich?
Emmerich is a very rare name in the U.S.