Boy name · Hebrew
Emanuel
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: God with usEmanuel is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "God with us". It is used in Spanish, German and Portuguese.
- Meaning
- God with us
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- eh-mah-NWEL (Spanish)
Meaning and origin of Emanuel
As a boy's name, Emanuel comes from Hebrew and means "God with us". It is used in Spanish, German and Portuguese.
In Spanish, say eh-mah-NWEL. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Emanuel on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Emanuel on 1 list.
“God with us; Hebrew. Say eh-mah-NWEL”
From Mexican boy names, mexican boy names from the Bible
How popular is Emanuel?
- US rank in 2025
- #574
- 513 babies, 300 per million boys
- Best rank
- #211 in 1880
- Most babies: 1,386 in 2007
- Babies since 1880
- At least 54,756
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 383 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 397 per million |
| 1900s | 415 per million |
| 1910s | 393 per million |
| 1920s | 291 per million |
| 1930s | 191 per million |
| 1940s | 130 per million |
| 1950s | 118 per million |
| 1960s | 112 per million |
| 1970s | 145 per million |
| 1980s | 264 per million |
| 1990s | 344 per million |
| 2000s | 578 per million |
| 2010s | 520 per million |
| 2020s | 360 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #364 | #413 | #428 | #421 | #410 | #510 | #465 | #484 | #493 | #574 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Emanuel
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
Middle names for Emanuel
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
- AnselGod helmet (Germanic, boy)
- AsherHappy, blessed (Hebrew, boy)
- CedarFragrant evergreen tree (English, boy)
- DeanFrom a surname meaning valley (Old English, boy)
- HughHeart, mind (Germanic, boy)
- LeeClearing, meadow (Old English, unisex)
- LeviJoined, attached (Hebrew, boy)
- RayCounsel protector (Germanic, boy)
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
- SamuelName of God (Hebrew, boy)
- SimonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- AaronProbably Egyptian, meaning unknown; Hebrew theories say exalted (Hebrew, boy)
- AbelBreath (Hebrew, boy)
- BenSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- EthanFirm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
- IbrahimFather of many nations (Hebrew, boy)
Emanuel: common questions
What does the name Emanuel mean?
Emanuel comes from Hebrew and means "God with us".
Is Emanuel a boy or girl name?
Emanuel is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Emanuel come from?
Emanuel comes from Hebrew and means "God with us". Today it is used in Spanish, German and Portuguese.
How do you pronounce Emanuel?
In Spanish, say eh-mah-NWEL. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Emanuel?
Emanuel ranked #574 in the US in 2025, with 513 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Emanuel?
Forms of Emanuel with the same meaning and origin include Emanuele (Italian), Emmanouil (Greek), Emmanuel (English), Immanuel (German) and Manolis (Greek).
What middle names go with Emanuel?
Middle names that flow well with Emanuel include Ansel, Asher, Cedar, Dean and Hugh. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.