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Emmanuel

Emmanuel is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “God is with us.” In 2024 it was given to 2,047 boys in the United States.

Emmanuel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American · French
Meaning
“God is with us”
Pronunciation
/ɪˈmænjuəl/

About the name Emmanuel

Emmanuel belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “God is with us” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Emmanuel first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #144 in 2009, and in 2024 2,047 babies received the name — 89,020 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emmanuel in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#144 in 2009
Peak year
2008
Babies named Emmanuel in 2024
2,047
Total since 1880
89,020

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emmanuel mean?

Emmanuel means “God is with us” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Emmanuel a boy or girl name?

Emmanuel is a boy name. In 2024, 2,047 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emmanuel?

Emmanuel comes from the Biblical & Christian, English & American and French tradition.

How popular is the name Emmanuel?

Emmanuel first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #144 in 2009, and 2,047 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Emmanuel?

Emmanuel is pronounced /ɪˈmænjuəl/ (IPA).

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