What origin is the name Emmanuel?

Emmanuel comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Emmanuel a popular name?

Emmanuel is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Emmanuel?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Emmanuel — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Emmanuel

Q: Is Emmanuel a rare name?

Yes. Emmanuel does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Emmanuel

Emmanuel

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Emmanuel is a hebrew boy's name meaning "From the name emanuel; god with us. also an old testament name for the messiah".

Parents who choose Emmanuel pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "From the name emanuel; god with us. also an old testament name for the messiah". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.