Emanuel

Emanuel - A very unique male name

Emanuel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #250. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Emanuel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Emanuel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Emanuel. The baby boy name Emanuel was given to 480 baby boys in 2025, ranking #569 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,055 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Emanuel peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 226.

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Emanuel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Emanuel is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #313 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #959.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Emanuel is where you live.

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Emanuel origin and meaning

Hebrew, via Greek and Latin

God is with us; from Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us'

Emanuel is the form of Immanuel used across Europe, from the Hebrew name prophesied in Isaiah and applied to Jesus in the New Testament. In the United States it peaked in 2007 and has been falling since.

Attested etymology

Emanuel is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Emanuel, pop culture references for the name Emanuel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Emanuel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Emanuel, sorted by popularity.

Emmanuel / Emilio / Emil / Emile / Enmanuel / Emily / Emanuele / Emillio / Emileo / Emmanuelle /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Emanuel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Emanuel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Emanuel?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ih-MAN-yoo-el · /ɪˈmænjuəl/

Around the world

• Manuel (Spanish) — Spanish short form of the same name; a separate established name
• Emanuel (German) — Used as-is in German
• Emanuel (Portuguese) — Used as-is in Portuguese

Spellings and nicknames

• Emmanuel — Double-m spelling; a separate established name
• Immanuel — Hebrew-close spelling; a separate established name

Nicknames: Manny

Famous bearers

• Emanuel Ax — American classical pianist (b. 1949) Contemporary

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Emanuel for its profound meaning and international familiarity. It is reverent and substantial without needing a nickname.

Worth knowing

• Three spellings — Emanuel, Emmanuel, Immanuel — are easily mixed up