The nameEmmanuel
Emmanuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us". A title of Christ, it is used in many languages.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Emmanuel comes from the Hebrew Immanu'el, "God is with us".
Origin
Hebrew. In the Book of Isaiah, Immanuel is the name of a child announced as a sign; the Gospel of Matthew applies it to Jesus.
History
Emmanuel is common in France, Italy, Nigeria and Ghana. Manuel is its Spanish short form. The Christmas carol O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is famous in English.
Emmanuel in other languages
Emmanuel is spelled the same in English and French, and Immanuel in German. It is Emanuele in Italian, Manuel in Spanish and Portuguese and Emanuel in the Nordic countries.
Nicknames for Emmanuel
The most common nicknames for Emmanuel: Manny and Manu.
Did you know?
- Emmanuel Macron became in 2017, at 39, the youngest President of France.
- The cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki won three Oscars in a row, for Gravity, Birdman and The Revenant.
Famous people named Emmanuel
- Emmanuel Macron, President of France
- Emmanuel Adebayor, footballer
- Emmanuel Lubezki, cinematographer
Popularity of the name Emmanuel
Emmanuel in the United States
Emmanuel was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 25,296 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Emmanuel. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Emmanuel in the United States were born before 2006, 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 2,166 births a year.
Emmanuel in the United Kingdom
Emmanuel was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,175 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Emmanuel. Half of all babies named Emmanuel in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, 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 165 births a year.
Emmanuel in Ireland
Emmanuel in France
Emmanuel in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Emmanuel
Names from the same generation as Emmanuel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmanuel mean?
Emmanuel comes from the Hebrew Immanu'el, "God is with us".
What is the origin of the name Emmanuel?
Hebrew. In the Book of Isaiah, Immanuel is the name of a child announced as a sign; the Gospel of Matthew applies it to Jesus.
Is Emmanuel a girl's or a boy's name?
Emmanuel is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Emmanuel?
In 2024, Emmanuel was the 180th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,047 births.
What are the variants of the name Emmanuel?
Variants and related names of Emmanuel include Emanuel, Emmanuelle, Immanuel, José-Manuel, Manel, Mano, Manolo and Manuel.
What are good sibling names for Emmanuel?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Madelyn, Leah, Miriam and Gabriella for a sister, Abraham, Simon, Rafael and Jeremiah for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Emmanuel?
The most common nicknames for Emmanuel are Manny and Manu.
Who are famous people named Emmanuel?
Emmanuel Macron, President of France; Emmanuel Adebayor, footballer; Emmanuel Lubezki, cinematographer.