Emory

Meaning of Emory

Emory can mean "home ruler" or "brave power."

Emory has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Emory

Emory has held fairly steady, sitting around #339 in 2025 after peaking at #330 in 2024.

Emory as a boy's name

Emory is also used as a boy's name. Emory means "home ruler" or "brave, powerful."

Notable people named Emory

• Emory Cohen
  American actor
• Emory Parnell
  American actor

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Questions about the name Emory

What does the name Emory mean?

Emory means emory can mean "home ruler" or "brave power.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Emory a boy's or a girl's name?

Emory is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Emory?

In 2025, Emory ranked #339 for girls, down from #330 the year before.

When was Emory most popular?

Emory peaked at #330 in 2024.