Emmett

Meaning of Emmett

The name Emmett means 'universal' or 'truth'. It also carries the idea of being 'entire' or 'whole'.

Emmett has Germanic, English roots — browse every Germanic, English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Emmett

Emmett has held fairly steady, sitting around #121 in 2025 after peaking at #103 in 2021.

Notable people named Emmett

• Emmett Till
  American civil rights movement victim
• Emmett Kelly
  Famous American circus clown
• Emmett J. Scanlan
  Irish actor, TV and film
• Emmett Chapman
  Musician, inventor of Chapman Stick
• Emmett Miller
  Early American country music singer

Questions about the name Emmett

What does the name Emmett mean?

Emmett means the name emmett means 'universal' or 'truth'. it also carries the idea of being 'entire' or 'whole', and it comes from Germanic, English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Emmett?

In 2025, Emmett ranked #121 for boys, down from #119 the year before.

When was Emmett most popular?

Emmett peaked at #103 in 2021.