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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Industrious leader (work + ruler, via Emery)
- Origin
- English (modern variant of Emery)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- EM-ree
Emree (EM-ree, /ˈɛmri/) is a modern English variant of Emery, used as a name for any gender. Its meaning is 'industrious leader,' from roots for work and ruler — despite a popular claim that it means 'brave' or 'powerful,' that word isn't part of Emery's Germanic root, so it looks like an inaccurate addition. In naming style terms, it has a bold, clean, modern feel.
Meaning & Origin of Emree
Meaning: Industrious leader (work + ruler, via Emery).
Origin: English (modern variant of Emery).
A common claim: Emree means 'brave' or 'powerful' Actually: 'Brave' isn't part of Emery's Germanic root (amal 'work' + ric 'ruler/power'); it appears to be an inaccurate popular addition.
How to Pronounce Emree
EM-reeIPA /ˈɛmri/
Popularity of Emree
Social Security data from 1999 to 2024 shows Emree peaking at #2157 in 2014 with 88 babies, then falling to #3834 in 2024 with just 39.
Names Like Emree
These names share Emree’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Emree mean?
Industrious leader (work + ruler, via Emery).
How do you pronounce Emree?
Emree is pronounced EM-ree (IPA: /ˈɛmri/).
Is Emree a popular name right now?
Emree peaked at #2157 in 2014 and is ranked #3834 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1999–2024.)
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