Powerful, industrious, or whole
Emeril is a rare variant of the Germanic name Emery or Amalric. It is composed of the elements 'amal', meaning work or labor, and 'ric', meaning power or ruler. In modern American culture, it is almost exclusively associated with the culinary world.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Emeril in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famous celebrity chef and restaurateur
