Emanuel

Emanuel is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “God is with us.” In 2024 it was given to 620 boys in the United States.

Emanuel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“God is with us”

About the name Emanuel

Emanuel belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “God is with us” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Emanuel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #211 in 1880, and in 2024 620 babies received the name — 54,222 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emanuel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#211 in 1880
Peak year
2007
Babies named Emanuel in 2024
620
Total since 1880
54,222

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emanuel mean?

Emanuel means “God is with us” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Emanuel a boy or girl name?

Emanuel is a boy name. In 2024, 620 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emanuel?

Emanuel comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Emanuel?

Emanuel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #211 in 1880, and 620 babies were given the name in 2024.

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