Welsh boy name
Emrys Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Emrys means immortal. The Welsh form of Ambrosius, from a Greek word meaning immortal
Emrys is the Welsh form of the Latin Ambrosius, which in turn comes from a Greek word meaning immortal. In Welsh legend Emrys Wledig is Ambrosius Aurelianus, the Romano-British leader, and the name Myrddin Emrys links Merlin to him. The name has a sense of history and wisdom, and is easy to spell and pronounce. It is uncommon enough to feel distinctive while still being familiar in Wales. Emrys would suit a family who want a short, classic name with Arthurian echoes.
Variants of Emrys
EmrisAmbrose
Emrys popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Emrys ranked #1,260 in the US (157 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emrys mean?
Emrys means "immortal". The Welsh form of Ambrosius, from a Greek word meaning immortal.
How do you pronounce Emrys?
Emrys is pronounced EM-riss.
What is the origin of Emrys?
Emrys is of Welsh origin. The Welsh form of Ambrosius, from a Greek word meaning immortal.