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Emett

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-it /ˈɛm.ɪt/High

Meaning: A spelling of Emmett — variously 'universal; whole' (from the Germanic Emma/Ermin) and 'industrious; an ant' (Old English); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Universal; whole; industrious: Emett spells Emmett. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic, English
MeaningA spelling of Emmett — variously 'universal; whole' (from the Germanic Emma/Ermin) and 'industrious; an ant' (Old English); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12580 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 351

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201518832025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emett is a spelling of Emmett — variously 'universal; whole' (from the Germanic Emma/Ermin) and 'industrious; an ant' (Old English; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (said 'EM-it'; nickname Em).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, universal-and-industrious at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Emmett is variously 'universal; whole' (from the Germanic Emma/Ermin) and 'industrious; an ant' (Old English) — Emett is a spelling, crisp and vintage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EM-it').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Emmett — routes layered

Variations

EmmettEmmetEmit

Nicknames

Em

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emett mean?

Emett spells Emmett — variously 'universal; whole' and 'industrious'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emett?

It's said EM-it /ˈɛm.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emett a boy or girl name?

Emett is a boy's name.

How popular is Emett?

Emett is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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