Deserving of merit or to earn
Derived from the Greek name Emeterios, which is rooted in the word 'emetos'. It historically relates to being worthy of reward or merit. It was popularized in Spanish-speaking cultures by Saint Emeterius, a Roman soldier and martyr.
Less common today
Emeterio isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,025 in 1991.
4th-century Roman soldier and Christian martyr
Olympic javelin thrower from Cuba
Basque poet and writer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
