Emanuel
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is with us
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #574 in 2025 with 513 babies born.
History: Emanuel is a variant of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew 'Immanuel,' meaning God is with us. In the Bible, the name appears in the Book of Isaiah as a prophecy and is applied to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. The name has been widely used in Christian communities across Europe and the Americas. The spelling Emanuel is common in Germanic, Scandinavian, and some Romance languages.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Emanuel? About 1 in 6,488 babies born in 2025 were named Emanuel, or roughly 1.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Emanuel
What does the name Emanuel mean?
Emanuel means “God is with us” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Emanuel?
Emanuel has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God is with us”.
How popular is Emanuel?
Emanuel ranked #574 in 2025 — given to 513 babies that year.
When was Emanuel most popular?
Emanuel peaked in 2007 with 1,386 babies registered that year.
Is Emanuel a boy or girl name?
Emanuel is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Emanuels in registered births are male.
Is the name Emanuel rising or falling in popularity?
Emanuel has fallen 163 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #411 in 2020 to #574 in 2025.
How long has Emanuel been recorded?
Emanuel appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.