Emmanuel
Emmanuel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is with us,' with deep biblical roots as a prophetic name for the Messiah in the Old Testament. It carries profound spiritual significance across Christian, Jewish, and other faith traditions.
Current Popularity
#181 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Has multiple spelling variations including Emanuel and Immanuel
- •Popular across many cultures with slight pronunciation differences
- •Strong religious significance may appeal to faith-oriented families
- •Nickname Manny provides a friendly, casual alternative
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Famous People
Emmanuel Macron
President of France
Emmanuel Lewis
Actor, known for 'Webster'
Emmanuel Kant
Philosopher (Immanuel spelling variant)
Emmanuel Sanders
NFL Wide Receiver
Statistics
89,020
Total births since 1880
2008
Peak year
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