Emyr

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-ir /ˈɛm.ɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Welsh emyr, 'king, lord, ruler' (also linked to Latin 'commander')Medium

In 30 seconds: King and lord: Emyr is Welsh for 'king, ruler'. Regal, crisp, and strong — a proud Welsh name.

Origin MediumWelsh

MeaningFrom Welsh emyr, 'king, lord, ruler' (also linked to Latin 'commander')

U.S. rank (2025)#4909 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Emyr comes from Welsh emyr, 'king, lord, ruler' (possibly tied to Latin imperator, 'commander'). A regal, crisp, strong name across Wales.

In the U.S. it appears in Welsh families. Rare, king at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Emyr means 'king, lord, ruler' in Welsh — a regal, crisp name across Wales (sometimes linked to Latin imperator, 'commander').

Overall data confidence 78%

EmirYnyr

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Emrys— a fellow Em- Welsh name

Gareth— a companion Welsh name

Rhys— another Welsh classic

Ellis— lands in the same popularity range

Evaan— another Welsh name

What does the name Emyr mean?

Emyr is Welsh for 'king, lord, ruler'.

How do you pronounce Emyr?

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

Is Emyr a boy or girl name?

Emyr is a boy's name.

How popular is Emyr?

Emyr is a rare name in the U.S.