Emeric vs Herbert

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

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Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,474
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Herb, Herbie, Bert

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Popularity Comparison

Emeric Rank #2,332
Herbert Rank #2,474

Emeric is more popular, ranked #2332 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeric ___

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

Herbert ___

  • Herbert James
  • Herbert George
  • Herbert William
  • Herbert Charles
  • Herbert Edward
  • Herbert Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emeric

Cecile Mathilde Hugo Caspian Isolde

If you choose Herbert

Walter Harold Clarence Dorothy Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeric or Herbert more popular?

Emeric is more popular, ranked #2332 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Emeric and Herbert mean?

Emeric means "home ruler, power" (Germanic origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Emeric and Herbert boy or girl names?

Emeric is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.

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