Emory
EM-uh-ree
Popularity
#330
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
28,589
Peak Year
#1,211 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Emory is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Emmerich, meaning 'industrious ruler'. It also has connections to the surname Emery from Old English.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Emory Cohen
American actor.
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