Brigham vs Emeric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emeric

Boy #2,332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Hungarian English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,332
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Ric, Rick

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Brigham Rank #2,191
Emeric Rank #2,332

Brigham is more popular, ranked #2191 vs #2332 for Emeric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brigham ___

  • Brigham James
  • Brigham Lee
  • Brigham Scott
  • Brigham Cole
  • Brigham David
  • Brigham Henry

Emeric ___

  • Emeric James
  • Emeric Charles
  • Emeric Louis
  • Emeric Thomas
  • Emeric William
  • Emeric John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brigham

Eliza Hyrum Porter Nephi Lydia

If you choose Emeric

Cecile Mathilde Hugo Caspian Isolde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brigham or Emeric more popular?

Brigham is more popular, ranked #2191 compared to Emeric at #2332 in the United States.

What do Brigham and Emeric mean?

Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin). Emeric means "home ruler, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Brigham and Emeric boy or girl names?

Brigham is primarily a boy name. Emeric is primarily a boy name.

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