Emryn

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-rin /ˈɛm.rɪn/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing the Welsh Emrys ('immortal', from Ambrose) and an Em- + -ryn blend; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Immortal; an Emrys echo: Emryn echoes the Welsh Emrys. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'EM-rin').

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing the Welsh Emrys ('immortal', from Ambrose) and an Em- + -ryn blend; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6543 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 64

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

Emryn is a modern name, variously echoing the Welsh Emrys, 'immortal' (the Welsh form of Ambrose), and an Em- + -ryn blend (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Em).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, immortal at the (Emrys) root, and modern.

Did you know? Emrys is the Welsh form of Ambrose, 'immortal' — Emryn echoes it as a modern Welsh-style name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'EM-rin').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Emrys — routes layered

Variations

EmrysEmerynEmryn

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emryn mean?

Emryn echoes the Welsh Emrys ('immortal') as a modern blend; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emryn?

It's said EM-rin /ˈɛm.rɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emryn a boy or girl name?

Emryn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Emryn?

Emryn is a rare name in the U.S.