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Emmanuel

♂ Boy

Pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-ul /ɪˈmæn.ju.əl/High

Meaning: God is with us — from Hebrew <em>Immanu El</em> (God is with us), the name given by the prophet Isaiah as a sign to the house of DavidHigh

In 30 seconds: From Hebrew meaning 'God is with us,' Emmanuel is a profoundly meaningful biblical name — the prophetic name given in Isaiah and applied to Jesus in the New Testament. Grand, musical, and deeply resonant.
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Origin HighHebrew, Greek
MeaningGod is with us — from Hebrew <em>Immanu El</em> (God is with us), the name given by the prophet Isaiah as a sign to the house of David
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 73,274

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200818982017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Emmanuel (also spelled Immanuel) is from the Hebrew Immanu El, literally 'God [is] with us.' The name appears in the prophetic book of Isaiah as a sign name given by God. In the Christian tradition it was applied to Jesus, giving the name immense theological significance. The Greek and Latin forms (Emmanouel, Emmanuel) spread the name throughout the Christian world.

Emmanuel has been used across Jewish, Christian, and broader communities for centuries. In the United States it has been a steady presence, particularly popular in African-American and Hispanic communities. President Emmanuel Macron of France brought the name renewed global visibility. It entered the U.S. top 100 boys' names in the 2010s.

Did you know? The name Emmanuel appears first in the Hebrew Bible in Isaiah 7:14 — 'Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.' This prophecy is cited in the Gospel of Matthew (1:23), making Emmanuel one of the most theologically significant names in Christianity.

Variations

ImmanuelEmanuelManuel

Nicknames

MannyManuEmil

Famous Bearers

  • ★Emmanuel Macron (b. 1977)
    President of France since 2017.

If you like Emmanuel…

Elijah— Hebrew biblical prophet's name with the same profound theological weight
Ezekiel— four-syllable Hebrew prophetic name with the same grand biblical feel
Isaiah— Hebrew prophetic name — the very book where Emmanuel first appears
Josiah— Hebrew biblical name popular with the same audience drawn to Emmanuel's roots

Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmanuel mean?

Emmanuel comes from Hebrew <em>Immanu El</em> meaning 'God is with us,' a prophetic name in the book of Isaiah.

How do you pronounce Emmanuel?

Emmanuel is pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-ul /ɪˈmæn.ju.əl/ — four syllables with stress on the second.

Is Emmanuel a boy or girl name?

Emmanuel is a boys' name.

How popular is Emmanuel?

Emmanuel entered the U.S. top 100 boys' names in the 2010s and continues to grow, especially popular in Christian and Hispanic communities.