Emmerich

A boys’ name of Germanic origin, meaning whole power; work ruler.

Babies a year
23
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Emmerich by the numbers

Emmerich was given to 23 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 24 babies in 2016, making it a 2010s name.

Names that come from Emmerich

Forms of Emmerich in other languages, names built from it, and names that mean a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.

  • Emrickpowerful and brave; a form of Emmerich15 in the US (2017)
  • Emricpowerful and rich; a form of Emmerich5 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Emrikpowerful and rich; a form of Emmerich7 in the US (2017)

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Emmerich. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Emmericindustrious ruler; form of Emmerich12 in the US (2017)
  • Emmerickwhole and powerful; a form of Emmerich6 in the US (2017)
  • Emerickbrave power; a form of Emeric42 in the US (2017)
  • Emericpowerful work, industrious ruler; a form of Emery31 in the US (2017)
  • Emmersonson of Emery, powerful and brave148 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean strength

Like Emmerich, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
  • Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
  • Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
  • GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
  • Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
  • Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean a craft or trade

Like Emmerich, each of these has a craft or trade in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Masonstone worker13,560 in the US (2017)
  • Graysonson of the steward8,767 in the US (2017)
  • Skylarscholar, learned one; a modern respelling of Schuyler4,984 in the US (2017)
  • Chaseto hunt; one who hunts4,207 in the US (2017)
  • Georgefarmer, earth worker3,082 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Baileybailiff or steward of a castle2,561 in the US (2017)

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