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Emmanuel
BoyHebrew· “God is with us”
- Meaning
- God is with us
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- ih-MAN-yoo-uhl
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #179
- US babies 2025
- 2,035
- Best rank
- #144 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Emmanuel
Emmanuel is a Hebrew name that means “God is with us”.
Emmanuel comes from the Hebrew Immanuel, "God is with us." The name appears in a prophecy in the Book of Isaiah and is quoted in the Gospel of Matthew, which gave it a lasting place in Christian tradition and in the Advent hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." It has long been used in French, Spanish, Portuguese and many African countries, and the French President Emmanuel Macron is a modern bearer. The spelling Immanuel is closer to the Hebrew, and the German philosopher Immanuel Kant used that form. The name has a formal, dignified sound, while Manny offers a friendly everyday option.
Other spellings with the same sound: Emanuel.
Popularity over time
Emmanuel first appears in US Social Security records in 1898. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 80 different years, starting in 1908. Its best national rank was #144 in 2009, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 2,862 were named Emmanuel. In 2025, 2,035 babies were named Emmanuel, and it ranked #179 nationally. That is 26% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,284 in 1920, #923 in 1950, #398 in 1980, #196 in 2000, #153 in 2010, and #179 in 2025. Of the 91,079 US boys named Emmanuel since records began, 28% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 23,539 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Cayden, Jonah, Andres, Omar, and Erick.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Emmanuel ranked highest in Texas, Arizona, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #115 | 348 |
| Arizona | #122 | 71 |
| Florida | #123 | 176 |
| California | #125 | 326 |
| Massachusetts | #151 | 47 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Emmanuel is usually pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-uhl, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with E and ends in “-el”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Emanuel.
Middle names for Emmanuel
A few middle names that flow with Emmanuel: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Emmanuel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmanuel mean?
Emmanuel is a Hebrew name that means “God is with us”.
What is the origin of the name Emmanuel?
Emmanuel has Hebrew roots. Emmanuel comes from the Hebrew Immanuel, "God is with us." The name appears in a prophecy in the Book of Isaiah and is quoted in the Gospel of Matthew, which gave it a lasting place in Christian tradition and in the Advent hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." It has long been used in French, Spanish, Portuguese and many African countries, and the French President Emmanuel Macron is a modern bearer.
Is Emmanuel a popular name?
Yes. Emmanuel ranked #179 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Emmanuel a boy or girl name?
Emmanuel is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Emmanuel?
Emmanuel is usually pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-uhl. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings