Emeril
Meaning
"work ruler, powerful one"
Origin: Germanic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #13,449
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Em
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"work ruler, powerful one"
Origin: Germanic
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Emeril is more popular, ranked #13449 vs #13540 for Knut.
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Emeril is more popular, ranked #13449 compared to Knut at #13540 in the United States.
Emeril means "work ruler, powerful one" (Germanic origin).
Emeril is primarily a boy name. Knut is primarily a boy name.