Amery
Meaning
"industrious ruler"
Origin: Germanic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,515
- Total SSA Count
- 31
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Amy, Mery, Remy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"industrious ruler"
Origin: Germanic
"mercy, compassion, grace"
Origin: Latin via French
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Merci is more popular, ranked #4398 vs #4515 for Amery.
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Merci is more popular, ranked #4398 compared to Amery at #4515 in the United States.
Amery means "industrious ruler" (Germanic origin). Merci means "mercy, compassion, grace" (Latin via French origin).
Amery is primarily a girl name. Merci is primarily a girl name.