Emanuel
Emanuel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Emanuel
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Variant of Emmanuel, borrowed from Spanish and from various other European languages.
How popular is Emanuel?
Since 1880, 99 girls and 54,756 boys in the U.S. have been named Emanuel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6812 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #211 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #574 for boys, with 513 babies given the name.
Names similar to Emanuel
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Emanuel
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Emanuel FAQ
What does the name Emanuel mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. Variant of Emmanuel, borrowed from Spanish and from various other European languages.
What is the origin of the name Emanuel?
Emanuel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Emanuel?
Since 1880, 99 girls and 54,756 boys in the U.S. have been named Emanuel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6812 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #211 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #574 for boys, with 513 babies given the name.
Is Emanuel a boy or girl name?
Emanuel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 99 girls and 54,756 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.