Emmet

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-it /ˈɛm.ɪt/Medium

Meaning: from an English surname derived from the medieval female name Emma (a diminutive Emmet)Medium

In 30 seconds: Emmet comes from an English surname that grew out of the medieval woman's name Emma, with 'Emmet' as a diminutive of it.

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Origin MediumEnglish

Meaningfrom an English surname derived from the medieval female name Emma (a diminutive Emmet)

U.S. rank (2024)#1591 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births108 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,856

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Emmet traces back to Emma, a popular name in medieval England, with Emmet beginning as a pet form that hardened into a surname. From there it crossed over into use as a boy's first name, an unusual path that ties a masculine name to a feminine root. Its history is one of nicknames becoming family names and then given names.

The name has a tidy, two-beat sound and a vintage English feel thanks to its medieval roots. Its surname stage is what made it available as a first name in the first place.

Did you know? Emmet is a spelling variant of Emmett, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Emmet — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Emmet…

Emmett— The same surname-derived name with a doubled final consonant.

Emma— The medieval woman's name Emmet ultimately springs from.

Everett— Another English surname turned boy's name with a similar two-syllable shape.

Beckett— Shares Emmet's pattern of an English surname adopted as a first name.

Emmerson— Like Emmet, an English surname built on the Emma name and now used as a given name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmet mean?

Emmet is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Emmet?

It's commonly said EM-it /ˈɛm.ɪt/.

Is Emmet a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Emmet is used as a boy name.

How popular is Emmet?

In 2024, Emmet ranked #1591 in the U.S. for boys, with 108 births recorded.