Emeril
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Emeril
The name 'Emeril' is a variant of 'Emery' or 'Emmerich', derived from the Old Germanic elements *ermen* meaning "whole" or "universal" and *ric* meaning "power" or "ruler," thus signifying "universal ruler." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably popularized in the United States by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, with no specific religious or historical tradition beyond its Germanic roots.
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Etymology
The name 'Emeril' is a variant of 'Emery' or 'Emmerich', derived from the Old Germanic elements *ermen* meaning "whole" or "universal" and *ric* meaning "power" or "ruler," thus signifying "universal ruler." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably popularized in the United States by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, with no specific religious or historical tradition beyond its Germanic roots.
Emeril currently ranks #10,120 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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