Emrys
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Emrys: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2014.
In Welsh myth, Emrys means “immortal,” rooted in the Latin Ambrosius—the same name borne by the legendary wizard Merlin, who was called Myrddin Emrys in medieval tales. More recently, the Welsh scholar and literary critic Emrys Jones added intellectual weight to the name. While there are no direct place connections, the etymological link to Ambrose—found in churches and towns across Europe—gives it a quiet geographical reach. Emrys remains a distinctly Welsh choice, rarely used outside Wales, but its Arthurian resonance and lyrical sound have drawn increasing attention from Scottish parents seeking a name steeped in ancient magic and quiet strength.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20143 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y