The nameEmanuel
Emanuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us". A spelling of Emmanuel, it is used in Spanish, Portuguese and German.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Emanuel comes from the Hebrew Immanu'el, "God is with us".
Origin
Hebrew. The name is used in the Book of Isaiah and applied to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.
History
Emanuel reached the American top 220. Emanuel Swedenborg, the Swedish mystic, is a famous bearer.
Did you know?
- The Argentine basketball player Manu Ginóbili won four NBA titles with San Antonio and Olympic gold in 2004.
Famous people named Emanuel
- Emanuel Swedenborg, mystic
- Emanuel Ginóbili, basketball player
- Emanuel Lasker, chess champion
Popularity of the name Emanuel
Emanuel in the United States
Emanuel was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 11,544 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Emanuel. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Emanuel in the United States were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 642 births a year on average, against 822 in the five years before.
Emanuel in the United Kingdom
Emanuel was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 408 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Emanuel. Half of all babies named Emanuel in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 47 births a year.
Emanuel in France
Emanuel in Switzerland
Emanuel in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Emanuel
Names from the same generation as Emanuel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emanuel mean?
Emanuel comes from the Hebrew Immanu'el, "God is with us".
What is the origin of the name Emanuel?
Hebrew. The name is used in the Book of Isaiah and applied to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.
Is Emanuel a girl's or a boy's name?
Emanuel is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Emanuel?
In 2024, Emanuel was the 495th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 620 births.
What are the variants of the name Emanuel?
Variants and related names of Emanuel include Emmanuel and Immanuel.
What are good sibling names for Emanuel?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Madeleine, Anika, Johanna and Lea for a sister, Sam, Nathanael, Noé and Joel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Emanuel?
Emanuel Swedenborg, mystic; Emanuel Ginóbili, basketball player; Emanuel Lasker, chess champion.