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Emery
Meaning: work + ruler (from Amalric) · Origin: Germanic (via French) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
An English surname from the Norman name Emery (Germanic Amalric, 'work + ruler'); now used for girls and boys.
Nicknames
Em, Emmy
Variants & related names
Emory, Emerie
Emery name art
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FAQ
What does the name Emery mean?
Emery means “work + ruler (from Amalric)”. It comes from Germanic (via French).
Is Emery a popular name?
Yes — Emery has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Emery?
Em, Emmy.
What are other forms of Emery?
Emory, Emerie.
Similar names
Louisa · Willa · Emma · Amelia · Ella · Alice
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.