Emrys

At a Glance: Name: Emrys – Meaning: immortal, divine one – Origin: Welsh (from Latin Ambrosius, ultimately Ancient Greek) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: EM-riss

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Emrys (pronounced EM-riss, IPA /ˈɛmrɪs/) is a Welsh boy's name that traces back through the Latin Ambrosius to Ancient Greek, and it carries the meaning 'immortal, divine one.' That layered history across three languages gives it a storybook, well-traveled feel. If you're looking for a name with real linguistic depth behind it, Emrys fits the bill.

Meaning & Origin of Emrys

Meaning: Immortal, divine one.

Origin: Welsh (from Latin Ambrosius, ultimately Ancient Greek).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Emrys

Phonetic: EM-riss   IPA: /ˈɛmrɪs/

Popularity of Emrys

Emrys is rare in U.S. birth data: in 2024 it ranked #1138, given to just 184 babies. That's also its all-time peak across the full SSA record from 1997 to 2024, meaning Emrys has never been more common than it is right now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1997–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Emrys mean?

Immortal, divine one. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Emrys)

How do you pronounce Emrys?

Emrys is pronounced EM-riss (IPA: /ˈɛmrɪs/).

Is Emrys a popular name right now?

Emrys is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1138 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1997–2024.)

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