Emry

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-ree /ˈɛm.ə.ɹi/High

Meaning: immortal (via Emrys); or 'brave/power' (via Emery)Medium

In 30 seconds: Emry is a short, modern boy's name that can draw on the Welsh Emrys, meaning 'immortal,' or the English Emery, meaning 'brave' or 'power.'

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Origin MediumWelsh / English

Meaningimmortal (via Emrys); or 'brave/power' (via Emery)

U.S. rank (2025)#2898 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 957

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Emry sits between two roots: the Welsh Emrys, meaning 'immortal,' and the English Emery, carrying a sense of 'brave' or 'power.' Which heritage a family leans on shapes the name's meaning. Related spellings span both lines, from Emery and Emory to Amory and Amery.

The trimmed, two-syllable form gives Emry a soft, contemporary sound that fits current naming tastes. Its dual Welsh and English background makes it flexible rather than tied to one fixed origin.

Did you know? Emry is a spelling variant of Emery, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'ruler, king' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Variations

AmoryEmeryEmoryAmeryEmerie

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If you like Emry…

Emrys— The Welsh name meaning 'immortal' that Emry can draw its meaning from.

Emery— The English name meaning 'brave, power' behind one of Emry's two roots.

Emory— A spelling variant of the same English name, listed among Emry's forms.

Emmett— Another soft, two-syllable boy's name in the same gentle, contemporary register as Emry.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emry mean?

Emry is usually explained as meaning 'ruler, king' and is most often linked with American tradition.

How do you pronounce Emry?

It's commonly said EM-ree /ˈɛm.ə.ɹi/.

Is Emry a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Emry is used as a boy name.

How popular is Emry?

In 2024, Emry ranked #2502 in the U.S. for boys, with 54 births recorded.