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The baby name Emmanuel is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈmæn.ju.əl/ (ih-MAN-yoo-uhl).

Emmanuel is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ɪˈmæn.ju.əl/ (ih-MAN-yoo-uhl)

What is the meaning of the name Emmanuel ?

The baby name Emmanuel is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈmæn.ju.əl/ (ih-MAN-yoo-uhl).

Emmanuel is Hebrew in Origin.

Emmanuel derives from the Hebrew Immanu’el, literally “God is with us.” The name appears in Isaiah 7:14 and is echoed in Matthew 1:23, becoming a title linked to messianic hope. It passed from Hebrew through Greek (Emmanouel) into Latin (Emmanuel), then into European vernaculars, retaining sacred resonance in Jewish and Christian communities and recurring in Advent liturgy (“O Emmanuel”).

Forms and spellings vary widely: Emmanuel (French, English), Immanuel (German, Scandinavian, and common in Jewish transliteration), Emanuel (one-m spelling in many Central/Eastern European languages and Iberia), and Italian Emanuele. Cognate short forms include Manu and Manny; Iberian Manuel, with nicknames Manolo and Manu, developed as a streamlined variant and was borne by Portuguese royalty. Feminine counterparts include Emmanuelle (French), Emanuela/Emanuella, and Manuela. Across cultures, the name signals divine presence and protection, balancing a solemn biblical heritage with approachable everyday nicknames.

Emmanuel has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Emmanuel

Emmanuel Macron Politician · Born 1977 · France Emmanuel Macron is a French politician best known for serving as the President of France since 2017. Before his presidency, he was the Minister of the Economy, Industry, and Digital Affairs. Macron has been a central figure in French politics, focusing on economic reforms and European integration. Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès Politician · Born 1748 · France Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès was a pivotal figure in the French Revolution, best known for his influential pamphlet 'What is the Third Estate?' which challenged the social and political structure of France. He played a significant role in the events leading to the formation of the National Assembly and later contributed to the drafting of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. Emmanuel Philibert, Prince of Carignano Royal · Born 1628 Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, 2nd Prince of Carignano, is best known for having the Palazzo Carignano built in Turin. He was the son and heir of Thomas Francis, Prince of Carignano, and lived from 1628 to 1709.
Emmanuel Mouret Actor · Born 1970 · France Emmanuel Mouret is a French actor and filmmaker known for his work in the romantic comedy genre. He gained recognition for directing and starring in films like 'The Art of Love' and 'Mademoiselle de Joncquières'. Born in 1970, he has become a prominent figure in French cinema. Emmanuel Moire Actor · Born 1979 · France Emmanuel Moire is a French singer and actor, best known for his role as Louis XIV in the musical 'Le Roi Soleil'. He gained further popularity with his solo music career, including the hit song 'Je fais de toi mon essentiel'. Emmanuel Jal Actor · Born 1980 · South Sudan Emmanuel Jal is a South Sudanese actor and musician, best known for his music that reflects his experiences as a former child soldier. His album 'War Child' and the song 'We Want Peace' have gained international attention. He also appeared in the film 'The Good Lie' alongside Reese Witherspoon.

Emmanuel – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2021 #1 — 429
CM 0 #1 82 2,592
CM Boys 0 #1 7,347 12,054
GH Boys 0 #1 10,003 8,138
NG 0 #1 1,366 5,926
BI 0 #2 13 425
BI Boys 0 #2 66 917
GH 0 #2 1,775 5,396
NG Boys 0 #2 52,336 16,906
BW Boys 0 #7 384 4,685
HT Boys 0 #7 37 903
BW 0 #9 11 960
HT 0 #10 3 399
SV 0 #11 1 283
BF Boys 0 #17 12 439
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
HT Girls 0 #22 2 950
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
SV Boys 0 #28 1 352
NA 0 #30 4 2,537
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
PR 0 #44 12 1,497
ZA Boys 0 #51 8,801 25,619
LU 0 #57 10 2,830
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
PR Boys 0 #62 160 2,508
MX Boys 0 #69 17,282 16,355
PH 0 #69 28 5,607
AO 0 #70 8 2,729
IN 0 #70 2 2,963
JP 0 #72 6 4,057
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
BG 0 #81 2 1,799
CN 0 #81 6 3,857
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
QA 0 #81 20 7,011
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
SD 0 #91 10 2,130
SD Boys 0 #95 787 10,523
PH Boys 0 #99 412 11,440
MT Boys 0 #102 82 4,064
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
MX 0 #105 552 8,339
PA 0 #109 22 3,797
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
EC 0 #118 4 2,502
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
GR 0 #120 15 3,911
EE Boys 0 #122 4 2,087
CY Boys 0 #123 9 3,473
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
MU 0 #125 12 3,613
Norway Boys 2025 #126 9 444
MU Boys 0 #126 304 8,477
Switzerland Boys 2024 #128 10 1,769
BN Boys 0 #131 9 6,332
CR 0 #132 27 5,526
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
NA Boys 0 #135 104 6,830
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
LU Boys 0 #146 73 4,970
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
CR Boys 0 #152 682 10,188
NG Girls 0 #154 2,255 15,093
Belgium Boys 2024 #155 34 401
AE 0 #156 22 10,220
AR Boys 0 #157 862 7,628
AO Boys 0 #161 84 5,568
AR 0 #161 26 2,915
GR Boys 0 #161 111 6,912
HU Boys 0 #165 10 3,954
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
UY 0 #167 11 2,477
Canada Boys 2024 #169 143 2,588
PA Boys 0 #171 527 9,305
United States Boys 2024 #172 2,047 7,044
GH Girls 0 #173 192 6,973
Sweden Boys 2022 #174 9 1,509
CO Boys 0 #174 4,309 15,656
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
MO Boys 0 #197 27 5,842
DK 0 #199 8 5,198
PS 0 #207 12 5,692
France Boys 2021 #209 206 2,865
ZA 0 #210 245 14,421
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
CN Boys 0 #213 110 9,639
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
GT Boys 0 #227 349 7,625
EC Boys 0 #229 11 3,322
UY Boys 0 #229 239 5,922
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
SG 0 #240 30 11,010
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
TW Boys 0 #251 6 7,111
SA 0 #253 43 10,560
JP Boys 0 #255 43 7,909
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
CL Boys 0 #258 1,031 13,390
IL 0 #258 17 6,291
JM Boys 0 #259 14 6,876
AF Boys 0 #272 3 3,535
GT 0 #276 39 5,948
DK Boys 0 #278 48 7,401
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
PT Boys 0 #296 73 7,951
CZ Boys 0 #298 8 6,530
PE 0 #300 11 6,350
LY 0 #301 261 12,703
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
QA Girls 0 #304 13 15,378
MY 0 #315 16 12,352
PL Boys 0 #320 16 6,459
BR 0 #330 16 5,969
SD Girls 0 #330 16 7,678
HK 0 #339 10 8,483
MU Girls 0 #341 11 8,539
CM Girls 0 #344 206 11,671
Finland Boys 0 #355 73 2,041
IT Boys 0 #356 3,134 10,046
BO 0 #358 24 6,868
QA Boys 0 #360 387 18,093
NL 0 #362 30 2,481
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
CL 0 #371 41 6,867
CO 0 #374 108 7,768
Austria Boys 0 #375 68 2,180
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
EG 0 #387 14 6,387
YE 0 #391 8 8,639
France Girls 2007 #402 3 3,164
Spain 0 #409 44 2,326
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
BO Boys 0 #419 184 9,244
PH Girls 0 #423 7 13,098
PS Boys 0 #423 126 10,655
Germany 0 #424 14 2,542
BR Boys 0 #427 401 12,213
Spain Boys 0 #442 675 5,610
SG Boys 0 #457 248 17,960
RU Boys 0 #461 45 12,621
PA Girls 0 #471 11 9,861
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
IL Boys 0 #472 138 10,983
HK Boys 0 #489 39 12,905
BH 0 #491 63 17,937
PE Boys 0 #493 505 14,506
KW Girls 0 #495 21 19,177
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
GT Girls 0 #533 9 7,500
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
AE Girls 0 #540 14 20,968
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
AE Boys 0 #550 675 22,615
Finland Boys 2026 #559 126 3,552
IR Boys 0 #559 7 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
IT 0 #579 137 4,183
BD Boys 0 #598 8 10,045
LB 0 #601 58 13,263
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
KW Boys 0 #604 166 18,755
AR Girls 0 #622 9 8,289
SG Girls 0 #627 6 18,916
NL Boys 0 #633 336 5,873
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
EG Boys 0 #651 242 15,035
IQ Boys 0 #652 16 13,071
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
MY Boys 0 #742 393 25,439
Germany Boys 0 #747 206 5,697
OM Boys 0 #750 132 17,948
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
TN 0 #779 51 13,765
CL Girls 0 #830 22 14,098
United States Girls 2022 #899 5 8,739
IN Boys 0 #919 83 16,750
SA Girls 0 #920 16 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #953 189 25,928
Spain Girls 0 #971 13 5,561
CO Girls 0 #983 96 16,140
MY Girls 0 #984 11 24,821
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
MA 0 #992 137 20,986
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
SA Boys 0 #1,037 657 28,008
MX Girls 0 #1,052 132 17,781
DZ 0 #1,103 74 20,130
TR 0 #1,110 102 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,404 43 9,415

Emmanuel is popular in 92 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Ireland
Canada
Belgium

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People also ask about Emmanuel

Emmanuel is predominantly a boy's name.
Emmanuel is a 4 syllable name, pronounced /ɪˈmæn.ju.əl/ (ih-MAN-yoo-uhl).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Immanuel, Emanuel, Emmanuelle, Emanuele, Immanu'el and Emmanuël.
Across languages, Emmanuel has these equivalents: Hebrew: עִמָּנוּאֵל (Immanu'el), Greek: Ἐμμανουήλ (Emmanouēl), Arabic: إِمَانُوئِيل (Imānūʾīl).
Yes, very popular — Emmanuel ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Emmanuel ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Emmanuel's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #172 in 2011 to #209 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 6 notable people named Emmanuel are in our database, including Emmanuel Macron (Politician), Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès (Politician), Emmanuel Philibert, Prince of Carignano (Royal).