Quick answer
Emmerich is a boy name.
Pronunciation: German /ˈɛ.mə.ʁɪç/.
Meaning and history
Germanic name, in which the second element is rih "ruler, king". The first element may be irmin "whole, great" (making it a relative of Ermenrich ), amal "unceasing, vigorous, brave" (making it a relative of Amalric ) or heim "home" (making it a relative of Henry ). It is likely that several forms merged into a single name.
Notes and context
Usage: german, germanic