Emmanuel
4 syllables
♂ Male ◎ English / Hebrew ◈ 4 syllables
"God With Us"

From English / Hebrew

Emmanuel means God is with us — the most comforting promise in scripture. In Isaiah's prophecy, a child named Immanuel will be born as a sign of God's presence. It's the name that says you are not alone. Emmanuel Macron leads France. Emmanuel Lubezki won three consecutive Oscars for cinematography. Four syllables of divine companionship.

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Emmanuel at a glance
MeaningGod With Us
OriginEnglish / Hebrew
GenderMale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#165
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Why parents love Emmanuel
  • The meaning God is with us is the most comforting promise imaginable.
  • Isaiah's Immanuel prophecy carries messianic weight.
  • Four syllables with a strong, ascending sound: eh-MAN-yoo-el.
  • Manny is a warm, accessible nickname.
  • Emmanuel Macron keeps it globally current.
The vibe of Emmanuel
God-with-usIsaiahmessianiccomfortingMacronascendingcompanionprophetic
Origin & history of Emmanuel
Hebrew עִמָּנוּאֵל (Immanu'el, God is with us) English Emmanuel
1
English / Hebrew roots
Emmanuel comes from the Hebrew Immanu'el, meaning God is with us. In Isaiah 7:14, the prophet declares that a virgin shall bear a son and call him Immanuel. In Christian theology, this is interpreted as a prophecy of Jesus. Emmanuel Macron became France's youngest president. Emmanuel Lubezki (Chivo) won three consecutive Academy Awards for cinematography (Gravity, Birdman, The Revenant).
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical — Isaiah 7:14 prophesies a child named Immanuel.
3
Today
Emmanuel remains a beloved choice, ranking #165 in the US. 89,392 babies have been named Emmanuel since 1898.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Isaiah 7:14, SSA data
How popular is Emmanuel?
2008 peak year
Today, Emmanuel ranks around #165 in the United States, with roughly 2,353 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2008, 2,862 babies were given the name (ranked #145 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Emmanuel's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 89,392 babies have been registered as Emmanuel since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,862 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #145)
2,353 Avg. per year
(last decade)
23,530 Total registrations
last 10 years
89,392 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #165) Very popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Emmanuel
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Emmanuel's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — God with all of us. People named Emmanuel tend to be compassionate, present, and gifted at making people feel that they are not alone.

You are not alone
Compassionate presence
God-with-us energy
Messianic warmth
Makes everyone feel seen
E5
M4
M4
A1
N5
U3
E5
L3
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
Personality of Emmanuel
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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