Emery Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Emery Name at a Glance

Name	Emery
Meaning	Brave; powerful. From the Old German name Emmerich, derived from 'amal', meaning labour and 'ne', meaning ruler. Variant of Amory. Commonly used as a surname.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Emery Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Emery means “Brave; powerful. From the Old German name Emmerich, derived from 'amal', meaning labour and 'ne', meaning ruler. Variant of Amory. Commonly used as a surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Emery Name Origin

Our database records Emery under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Emery a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Emery is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Emery

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