Embry
Meaning
"universal ruler"
Origin: Germanic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,092
- Total SSA Count
- 36
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Em, Emm
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"universal ruler"
Origin: Germanic
"lion woman, lioness"
Origin: Greek
Leandra is more popular, ranked #3896 vs #4092 for Embry.
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Leandra is more popular, ranked #3896 compared to Embry at #4092 in the United States.
Embry means "universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Leandra means "lion woman, lioness" (Greek origin).
Embry is primarily a girl name. Leandra is primarily a girl name.