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Emryss

♀ Girl

Pronounced EM-ris /ˈɛm.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Emrys, the Welsh form of Ambrose ('immortal'), borne in legend by the wizard Merlin (Myrddin Emrys). Read here as a girl's name.Low

In 30 seconds: A legend-touched name: Emryss respells Emrys, 'immortal' - Merlin's Welsh name (said 'EM-ris'). Airy and mythic.
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningA respelling of Emrys, the Welsh form of Ambrose ('immortal'), borne in legend by the wizard Merlin (Myrddin Emrys). Read here as a girl's name.
U.S. rank (2024)#15958 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820182024

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

Emryss is a spelling of Emrys ('immortal'), the Welsh name of Merlin. It reads mythic and airy - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'EM-ris').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Emryss respells Emrys, the Welsh form of Ambrose ('immortal') - the name legend gives to the wizard Merlin (Myrddin Emrys). It reads airy and mythic (said 'EM-ris').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Emryss — respelling of Emrys 'immortal'; Merlin

Variations

EmrysEmrisEmrance

Nicknames

EmRissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emryss mean?

Emryss is a respelling of Emrys, Welsh for 'immortal' - the legendary name of Merlin.

How do you pronounce Emryss?

It's said EM-ris /ˈɛm.rɪs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emryss a boy or girl name?

Emryss is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Emryss?

Emryss is extremely rare in the U.S.

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