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Emery | Meaning, Origin & History | The Name Library

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Emery

Emery is both a given name and an English and French surname.

French originSecular traditionElegant

Meaning

Emery is both a given name and an English and French surname.

Snapshot

A girl name with 3 syllables. Currently considered common.

Popularity Over Time

U.S. Data (2000-2023)

Explore how the popularity of Emery has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

The name Emery has Germanic roots, stemming from the element 'amal,' meaning 'work.' It gained popularity in England after the Norman Conquest. Historically, it was used as both a given name and a surname, with its usage as a personal name seeing a resurgence in recent decades.

Famous Namesakes

Emery boards, Emery Upton (US Army general)

Nicknames & Variations

Em, Emy

AI Cultural Insight

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