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Emmanuel

Meaning: God is with us · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

Hebrew for 'God is with us', a messianic title in the Book of Isaiah.

Famous people named Emmanuel

Emmanuel Macron (French president)

Nicknames

Manny, Manu

Variants & related names

Immanuel, Manuel, Emanuele

Emmanuel name art

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FAQ

What does the name Emmanuel mean?

Emmanuel means “God is with us”. It comes from Hebrew.

Is Emmanuel a popular name?

Yes — Emmanuel has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Emmanuel?

Manny, Manu.

What are other forms of Emmanuel?

Immanuel, Manuel, Emanuele.

Similar names

Michael · Daniel · Samuel · Asher · Ethan · David

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.