Emer

Q: Is Emer a boy or girl name?

Emer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #26196, and as a girl name it ranks #38887.

Q: How popular is the name Emer?

Emer is ranked #26196 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #26,196 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Emer is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Emer often also consider Osmon, Flora, Kao .

Popularity Over Time

#26,196

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #26,196
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Emerson #270 Emery #825 Emeric #2332 Emet #3278 Emerick #3462 Emersyn #3526 Emerald #4117

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Emer Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Emer Bennett

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Emer Dominic

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Emer Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Emer Adriel

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Emer Angel

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Emer Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Emer Jayden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Emer Diego

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Emer Damian

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo

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Also a Girl Name

Emer is also used as a girl name, ranked #38887.

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Similar Names

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Sylvia Boy Latin Aizaiah Boy Hebrew Yeshayahu Bernhardt Boy Old High German Flora Boy Latin Padro Boy Greek/Latin via Spanish Kao Boy Thai Handy Boy Middle English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emer

Is Emer a boy or girl name?

Emer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #26196. As a girl name, it is ranked #38887. Emer is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Emer?

Emer is currently ranked #26196 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Emer a common or rare name?

Emer is an uncommon name, ranked #26196 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Emer

Emer is a boy name .

Is Emer a boy or girl name? Emer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,196 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,887. Emer is more commonly used as a boy name.

Emer is currently ranked #26,196 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Emer include Emerson, Emery, Emeric, Emet, Emerick . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.