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
"bright, shining warrior"
Origin: Old English
Embry is more popular, ranked #4092 vs #9720 for Sherrard.
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Embry is more popular, ranked #4092 compared to Sherrard at #9720 in the United States.
Embry means "universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Sherrard means "bright, shining warrior" (Old English origin).
Embry is primarily a girl name. Sherrard is primarily a boy name.