Emanuel: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “God is with us”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Say it
- ee-MAN-yoo-el · 4 syllables
- Used for
- Boys
Variant of Emmanuel, from Hebrew Immanu'el. This spelling is common in several European languages and in Jewish and Christian traditions.
How popular is Emanuel?
Babies named Emanuel in 2024620
2024 rank#495 boys
Peak year2011
Total US babies since 188054,321
Emanuel is fading: recent use is about 62% of its level ten years before.
Names like Emanuel
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Emanuel questions
What does the name Emanuel mean?
Emanuel means "God is with us". It comes from Hebrew. Variant of Emmanuel, from Hebrew Immanu'el. This spelling is common in several European languages and in Jewish and Christian traditions.
Is Emanuel a boy or girl name?
Emanuel is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Emanuel?
620 US babies were named Emanuel in 2024. Its peak year was 2011.
How do you pronounce Emanuel?
Emanuel is usually pronounced ee-MAN-yoo-el.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.