Emmanuel

Meaning of Emmanuel

Emmanuel means "God is with us." It's a name that expresses faith and the belief in a divine presence.

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

Popularity of Emmanuel

Emmanuel has held fairly steady, sitting around #179 in 2025 after peaking at #144 in 2009.

Notable people named Emmanuel

• Emmanuel Macron
  President of France
• Emmanuel Lewis
  Actor (Webster)
• Emmanuel Adebayor
  Togolese professional footballer
• Emmanuel Sanders
  American football player
• Emmanuel Ax
  Classical pianist

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Questions about the name Emmanuel

What does the name Emmanuel mean?

Emmanuel means emmanuel means "god is with us." it's a name that expresses faith and the belief in a divine presence, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Emmanuel?

In 2025, Emmanuel ranked #179 for boys, up from #181 the year before.

When was Emmanuel most popular?

Emmanuel peaked at #144 in 2009.