Emmanuel
Emmanuel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmænjuəl/ · /ɪˈmænjəl/
Meaning and origin of Emmanuel
- A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.
Etymology
Variant of Immanuel.
How popular is Emmanuel?
Since 1880, 372 girls and 91,079 boys in the U.S. have been named Emmanuel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4593 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #144 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #179 for boys, with 2,035 babies given the name.
Names similar to Emmanuel
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Emmanuel
Sister and brother names that share Emmanuel's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Emmanuel FAQ
What does the name Emmanuel mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin. Variant of Immanuel.
What is the origin of the name Emmanuel?
Emmanuel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Emmanuel?
Since 1880, 372 girls and 91,079 boys in the U.S. have been named Emmanuel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4593 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #144 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #179 for boys, with 2,035 babies given the name.
Is Emmanuel a boy or girl name?
Emmanuel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 372 girls and 91,079 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.