Baby name
STABLE
🇺🇸 Emory
/EM · uh · ree/
Meaning
“Possibly ruler, origin uncertain”
Emory is a spelling variant of Emery, an English surname and given name that traces back to the medieval Germanic name Emmerich. Emmerich combines an uncertain first element, possibly meaning 'whole, great', 'vigorous, brave', or 'home', with a second element meaning 'ruler'. Scholars note that several similar Germanic name-forms likely merged into this single name over time.
Vibe
sleeksturdy
How it ages.
A modern American name that reads clean and current, likely to stay a quiet, uncommon choice rather than become a mainstream hit.
The cultural moment.
Rare in the United States; the last recorded rankings were #883 for boys and #339 for girls in 2025. Also spelled Emori.