Emmet

Meaning of Emmet

This name means "universal" or "truth." It suggests someone who is complete or all-encompassing.

Emmet has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Emmet

After ranking as high as #862 in 2015, Emmet has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Emmet

• Emmett Till
  Civil Rights Movement icon
• Emmitt Smith
  NFL Hall of Fame running back
• Emmett Kelly
  Famous American circus clown
• Emmett Shear
  Co-founder and former CEO of Twitch
• Emmett J. Scanlan
  Irish actor (Hollyoaks, Peaky Blinders)

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Questions about the name Emmet

What does the name Emmet mean?

Emmet means this name means "universal" or "truth." it suggests someone who is complete or all-encompassing, and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Emmet?

Emmet did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Emmet most popular?

Emmet peaked at #862 in 2015.