Emerald

Pronunciation: [ EHMR-uhld ]

Boy Name #4,117 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4117, Emerald is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Emerald is a boy name, recorded for 26 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHMR-uhld.

Parents who love the name Emerald often also consider Emma, Emily, Emilie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,117
Total SSA Count: 26

Alternative Spellings

Emerson #270 Emery #825 Emeric #2332 Emerick #3462 Emersyn #3526

Nicknames

Eme Emy Emeie Emerie

Also a Girl Name

Emerald is also used as a girl name, ranked #707.

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Similar Names

Emma Emily Emilie Emmaline Emelia Emmie Emmer Emelie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emerald

Is Emerald a boy or girl name?

Emerald is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4117. As a girl name, it is ranked #707. Emerald is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Emerald?

Emerald is pronounced EHMR-uhld.

How popular is the name Emerald?

Emerald is currently ranked #4117 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Emerald?

Common nicknames for Emerald include Eme, Emy, Emeie, and Emerie.

Is Emerald a common or rare name?

Emerald is an uncommon name, ranked #4117 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Emerald

Emerald is a boy name .

Is Emerald a boy or girl name? Emerald is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,117 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #707. Emerald is more commonly used as a girl name.

Emerald is currently ranked #4,117 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Emerald include Eme, Emy, Emeie, and Emerie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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