Emeryk

“Power Holder”

Poland origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#7882US 2023

10Births / yr

↓Falling

15All-time births

📅 Since 200900

What does Emeryk mean and where does it come from?

Emeryk is a variation of the name Emmerich, of Germanic origin, meaning ‘power ruler’ or ‘home power’. The name historically denoted leaders and was popular amongst the nobility in medieval times. It has roots in the Old High German elements ‘ermen’ meaning ‘universal’ or ‘whole’ and ‘ric’ meaning ‘

Cultural significance

Emeryk has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Poland-speaking communities, where it reflects values of power holder.

Peak popularity

Reached #13519 in 2015 — currently #7882 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Emeryk?

Emeryk works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Emeryk Grace

How popular is Emeryk right now?

Falling — down 1303 spots — currently #7882 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2015–2023#7882 · Top 5.8%

2015

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#7882	10	▼ down 1303 · -23% births
2022	#6579	13	▲ up 2494 · +63% births
2021	#9073	8	▲ up 4446 · +60% births
2015	#13519	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Emeryk

Best Year2022Rank #6579

Peak Count13

Average Rank#9263

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2015 - 20234 years

The story of Emeryk

Emeryk is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2009. With 15 total births recorded, Emeryk remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #13519 in 2015 to #7882 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Emeryk in 2015:

Noah Liam Mason Jacob William

💎Emeryk has only 15 total recorded births since 2009 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Emeryk?

Common

EmeEmEmieEmy

What names sound and feel like Emeryk?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Emeryk also consider these

Emery

Germanic · Work ruler; from

Emryk

Welsh · Welsh

Emersyn

American · variants of Emerson,

Emerik

Hungary · Ruler, leader

Meryk

English · From the sea

Eryk

Poland · ever ruler

Emmery

American · Industrious leader

Henryk

Poland · German

Common questions about the name Emeryk

What does the name Emeryk mean?

Emeryk means "Power Holder" — a name rooted in Poland tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Emeryk?

Emeryk is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Emeryk have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Emeryk?

Emeryk originates from Poland tradition. Poland names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Emeryk?

Emeryk pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Poland heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Emeryk trending right now?

Emeryk is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.