Immanuel
Immanuel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmænjuəl/ · /ɪˈmænjəl/
Meaning and origin of Immanuel
- A male given name from Hebrew: alternative form of Emmanuel.
Etymology
From Hebrew עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿimanuʾél), from עִמָּנוּ אֵל (ʿimánu ʾél, literally “God is with us”).
How popular is Immanuel?
Since 1880, 6,146 boys in the U.S. have been named Immanuel. Its highest rank for boys was #893 in 2001. In 2025, 168 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Immanuel FAQ
What does the name Immanuel mean?
A male given name from Hebrew: alternative form of Emmanuel. From Hebrew עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿimanuʾél), from עִמָּנוּ אֵל (ʿimánu ʾél, literally “God is with us”).
What is the origin of the name Immanuel?
Immanuel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Immanuel?
Since 1880, 6,146 boys in the U.S. have been named Immanuel. Its highest rank for boys was #893 in 2001. In 2025, 168 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Immanuel a boy or girl name?
Immanuel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 6,146 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.