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Emmery

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-uh-ree /ˈɛm.ə.ri/Medium

Meaning: Emmery is a spelling of Emery, from the Germanic Emmerich, 'work-power' or 'brave; ruler.' Emery is unisex and today leans girl in the U.S.; used here for a boy, we note the lean.Medium

In 30 seconds: A surname-style name: Emmery, a spelling of Emery, means 'work-power' (said 'EM-uh-ree'). Unisex, girl-leaning — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningEmmery is a spelling of Emery, from the Germanic Emmerich, 'work-power' or 'brave; ruler.' Emery is unisex and today leans girl in the U.S.; used here for a boy, we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#12812 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119202024

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

Emmery is a spelling of Emery, from the Germanic Emmerich, 'work-power' or 'brave ruler,' carried as both a surname and given name. Emery is unisex and now leans girl; used here for a boy, we note the lean (said 'EM-uh-ree').

For boys it appears occasionally, against a rising girls' trend. Soft, surname-style, and unisex.

Did you know? Emmery, a spelling of Emery, traces to the Germanic Emmerich ('work-power') — a unisex pick that today leans girl in the U.S., which we note (said 'EM-uh-ree').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Emmery — Emery spelling; Germanic 'work-power'; unisex, girl-leaning

Variations

EmeryEmoryEmmerie

Nicknames

EmEmmy

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If you like Emmery…

Emery— the standard spelling of the same name
Emory— a like Em- surname variant
Ember— a like soft Em- choice
Jeffery— echoes that soft -ry sound
Amaury— another Germanic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmery mean?

Emmery is a spelling of Emery, from the Germanic for 'work-power' or 'brave ruler.'

How do you pronounce Emmery?

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

Is Emmery a boy or girl name?

Here Emmery is used as a boy's name, though Emery is unisex and leans girl — we note the lean.

How popular is Emmery?

Emmery is an uncommon spelling in the U.S., with Emery more common and leaning girl.

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