Emery - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Emery \e-me-ry\ is pronounced EM-er-ee. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "home strength". From Emmerich. May also possibly be derived from the Germanic name Amalrich, meaning "work ruler". Also a variant of Amory. First used as a given name in the 19th-century. Saint Emerus (eighth century) was a French saint.

Emery has 10 variant forms: Amerigo, Amery, Amory, Emerey, Emeri, Emerich, Emmerich, Emmery, Emmory and Emory.

Baby names that sound like Emery are Aimery, Aymery, Amerey, Emir, Emeer, Amer, Amry, Omero, Omer and Umer.

Emery is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Emery. Click here to compare Emery with related baby names.