US Popularity Rank: 173

Origin: German

Meaning: Industrious; Powerful; Ruler

Emery is a gender-neutral name of German and British origins, introduced in the UK by the Normans towards the end of the Middle Ages. It can mean "industrious," "powerful," or "ruler," two strong traits any parent would be proud to see baby embody! Initially, it was used as a surname, then a boy’s name, before finally growing in popularity as a girl’s name. Emery also has German roots and stems from the last name Emmerich.