Emrys
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Whole, universal
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #1260 in 2025 with 157 babies born.
History: Emrys surged in the 2020s as the Welsh name for Merlin — the greatest wizard in Western literature. BBC's Merlin series featured Emrys prominently. The name carries Arthurian magic and Celtic mysticism. Emrys means the wizard's true name, spoken in Welsh.
Similar names: emryss, emerys, empryss, emry, erys, eryss, emerysn, emris
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Emrys? About 1 in 17,705 babies born in 2025 were named Emrys, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Emrys
What does the name Emrys mean?
Emrys means “Whole, universal” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Emrys?
Emrys has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Whole, universal”.
How popular is Emrys?
Emrys ranked #1260 in 2025 — given to 157 babies that year.
When was Emrys most popular?
Emrys peaked in 2024 with 184 babies registered that year.
Is Emrys a boy or girl name?
Emrys is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 79% of Emryss are boys and 21% are girls.
Is the name Emrys rising or falling in popularity?
Emrys has risen 3718 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4978 in 2020 to #1260 in 2025.
How long has Emrys been recorded?
Emrys appears in birth records across 21 years — from 1997 through 2025.