Emmet
Emmet: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Emmet
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From a Middle English diminutive of the female given name Emma.
How popular is Emmet?
Since 1880, 6,966 boys in the U.S. have been named Emmet. Its highest rank for boys was #285 in 1880. In 2025, 110 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Emmet
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Sibling name ideas for Emmet
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Emmet FAQ
What does the name Emmet mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From a Middle English diminutive of the female given name Emma.
What is the origin of the name Emmet?
Emmet is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Emmet?
Since 1880, 6,966 boys in the U.S. have been named Emmet. Its highest rank for boys was #285 in 1880. In 2025, 110 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Emmet a boy or girl name?
Emmet is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 6,966 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.