Ember
Meaning
"ember, smoldering remnant"
Origin: Old Norse
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #137
- Total SSA Count
- 2,172
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Em, Emmy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"ember, smoldering remnant"
Origin: Old Norse
"steward, estate manager"
Origin: Middle High German
Ember is more popular, ranked #137 vs #3336 for Myers.
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Ember is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Myers at #3336 in the United States.
Ember means "ember, smoldering remnant" (Old Norse origin). Myers means "steward, estate manager" (Middle High German origin).
Ember is primarily a girl name. Myers is primarily a boy name.