Emrys is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1223 in 2014 with 21 recorded births. This places Emrys in the top 20% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 96 births ranking #418. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 15,816 boys born was named Emrys. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Emrys is a striking Welsh name meaning "immortal". It feels mythic and literary while still being short and very usable.
The name is especially famous in Welsh legend through Myrddin Emrys, a figure connected with Merlin. Its recent growth reflects wider interest in Welsh names with strong character and story.