Meaning: Its source is Emmerich, an Old English name meaning "Home strength."

Languages: This boy's name is used in German and English.

Nicknames: Em

Alternative Spellings: Emory

Variant Forms: Emerson

Source Forms: Emmerich

Popularity: The name Emery ranked 686th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This name may be derived from the Germanic name Amalrich, meaning ''work ruler.''