Erys
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Brave, powerful, ruler
Origin: Germanic (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #13734 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Emerys, meaning brave, powerful, ruler.
Similar names: eryss, emrys, emryss, eirlys, emerys, empryss, elysa, elyssa
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Erys? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Erys, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Erys
What does the name Erys mean?
Erys means “Brave, powerful, ruler” from Germanic (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Erys?
Erys has Germanic (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Brave, powerful, ruler”.
How popular is Erys?
Erys ranked #13208 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Erys most popular?
Erys peaked in 2023 with 11 babies registered that year.
Is Erys a boy or girl name?
Erys is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 15% of Eryss are boys and 85% are girls.
Is the name Erys rising or falling in popularity?
Erys has fallen 323 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12885 in 2020 to #13208 in 2025.
How long has Erys been recorded?
Erys appears in birth records across 6 years — from 2019 through 2025.