Emric vs Rees

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emric

Boy #6,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, powerful"

Origin: Germanic heim + ric

Cultural Roots

English Welsh Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,509
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emric Rank #6,509
Rees Rank #6,353

Rees is more popular, ranked #6353 vs #6509 for Emric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emric ___

  • Emric James
  • Emric Cole
  • Emric Thomas
  • Emric Lee
  • Emric Grey
  • Emric Stone

Rees ___

  • Rees James
  • Rees Thomas
  • Rees William
  • Rees Owen
  • Rees Arthur
  • Rees Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emric

Soren Caspian Rowan Imogen Isolde

If you choose Rees

Griffith Owen Emrys Seren Bronwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emric or Rees more popular?

Rees is more popular, ranked #6353 compared to Emric at #6509 in the United States.

What do Emric and Rees mean?

Emric means "home ruler, powerful" (Germanic heim + ric origin). Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Emric and Rees boy or girl names?

Emric is primarily a boy name. Rees is primarily a boy name.

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