Emmanuel is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #362 in 2021 with 125 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 294 births ranking #172. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 10.6%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 2,360 boys born was named Emmanuel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Emmanuel is a Hebrew biblical name meaning "God is with us". It has strong spiritual depth and a polished, international sound.
The name is especially important in Jewish and Christian tradition through the Book of Isaiah and later Christian use. It remains widely used across many languages and cultures.