Emanuel

Meaning of Emanuel

This name means 'God is with us.' It expresses the idea of divine presence and support.

Emanuel has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Emanuel

Emanuel has cooled off, slipping to #574 in 2025, down from a peak of #256 in 2007.

Notable people named Emanuel

• Emmanuel Macron
  President of France
• Emanuel Ginóbili
  Legendary NBA basketball player
• Emanuel Ax
  Celebrated classical concert pianist
• Emanuel Newton
  Former MMA champion fighter
• Emanuel Steward
  Iconic boxing trainer and analyst

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Questions about the name Emanuel

What does the name Emanuel mean?

Emanuel means this name means 'god is with us.' it expresses the idea of divine presence and support, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Emanuel a boy's or a girl's name?

Emanuel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Emanuel?

In 2025, Emanuel ranked #574 for boys, down from #495 the year before.

When was Emanuel most popular?

Emanuel peaked at #256 in 2007.