What does Eirian mean?
Eirian means “bright” or “beautiful” in Welsh.
What does Emrys mean?
Emrys is the Welsh form of Ambrose, from the Greek for “immortal.”
Eirian vs Emrys
Which is more popular?
Emrys is more popular than Eirian today: about 157 US babies were given the name Emrys in 2025, compared with 7 named Eirian.
| Eirian | Emrys | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Bright, beautiful | Immortal |
| Origin | Welsh | Welsh |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AY-ree-an | EM-ris |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2024 | 1997 |
| Peak year | 2024 (14) | 2024 (185) |
| In 2025 | 7 | 157 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Eirian
Emrys
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Eirian | Emrys |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 21 | 741 |
| 2010s | 0 | 542 |
| 2000s | 0 | 22 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eirian or Emrys more popular?
Emrys is more popular than Eirian today: about 157 US babies were given the name Emrys in 2025, compared with 7 named Eirian.
What is the difference between Eirian and Emrys?
Eirian means Bright, beautiful (Welsh origin), while Emrys means Immortal (Welsh origin).
Which name is older, Eirian or Emrys?
In US records, Eirian first appears in 2024 and Emrys in 1997, so Emrys has the longer recorded history.