Power, work-ruler, or home-ruler
Emeric is a French form of the Germanic name Emmerich. It is composed of the elements 'amal', meaning work or labor, and 'ric', meaning power or ruler. Historically, it is associated with Saint Emeric of Hungary, a medieval prince known for his piety.
Less common today
Emeric isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,577 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
11th-century prince and Catholic saint
Influential Hungarian-British screenwriter and director
17th-century French political writer
Author of A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration · Harry Potter series
