The baby name Emmeric is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EM-er-ik (/ˈɛmərɪk/).
Emmeric is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Emmeric is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EM-er-ik (/ˈɛmərɪk/).
Emmeric is Germanic in Origin.
Emmeric is a modern, streamlined variant of Emeric/Emmerich, rooted in Continental Germanic naming traditions. Its core is the element -ric (ruler, power), paired most often with ermen/irmin (whole, universal), yielding the sense "universal ruler." In medieval French it overlapped with Aymeric/Aimeric, names traced to Haimirich (home + ruler), so the name's perceived meaning can also shade toward "ruler of the home." This blend of traditions explains the diverse spellings found across Europe.
Documented since the Middle Ages, the name appears in Latin as Emericus and gained prestige through Saint Emeric, the 11th-century prince of Hungary, promoting use in Central Europe. Modern and historical variants include Emeric, Émeric, Emmerich (German), Aymeric/Aimeric (French/Occitan), Imre (Hungarian), Emery/Emory (English), and Emerick as an alternative spelling in English. While relatively uncommon today, Emmeric offers a refined, pan-European heritage with connotations of capable leadership and integrity.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Boys | 2009 | #408 | 3 | 2,801 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| United States | Boys | 2020 | #893 | 6 | 7,187 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
Emmeric is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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