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Emrys

Meaning: Immortal, divine
Origin: Welsh (from Ancient Greek (via Ambrose))

Boy's name · #1260 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Emrys reached its best rank, #1141, in 2024 and ranked #1260 in 2025. About 1,300 boys have carried it since 1997.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 14 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#374 in France (2025) · #418 in England & Wales (2025) · #601 in Belgium (2025) · #825 in Scotland (2025) · #1,355 in Switzerland (2025) · #952 in Canada (2024).

Famous Emryses

Emrys Lloyd — Fencer (1905–1987)
Emrys Hughes — British politician (1894–1969)
Emrys Roberts — British politician (1910–1990)
Emrys Jones — British actor (1915–1972)
Emrys ap Iwan — Welsh writer (1848–1906)

In stories & tradition

Emrys Killebrew — Fictional character that appears in Marvel Comics
Emrys^sv — Celtic mythology

What Emryses become

Among 30 notable people named Emrys:

No single standout — notable Emryses spread across many fields.

Similar names: Kendrix · Emari · Artemis · Osiris · Genesis · Lenox

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