How to say it
em · MAN · u · el
ɪˈmæn.ju.əl
Masculine
Emmanuel
God with us
What it means
Hebrew ʿImmanuʾel, 'God with us.' The name given to the promised child in Isaiah 7:14, quoted in Matthew 1:23 as a name for Jesus.
Emmanuel comes from the Hebrew ʿImmanuʾel (ʿimmānū 'with us' + ʾēl 'God'). The name appears in Isaiah 7:14 as a sign-name for the promised child: 'a virgin will conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.' The Gospel of Matthew quotes that verse as applying to Jesus. The English Emmanuel was a Puritan favorite. President Emmanuel Macron of France (2017-) and Emmanuel Lewis (Webster, 1980s sitcom) give the name modern English-language anchors. The shorter Manuel is the Spanish and Portuguese form. Common shorts: Manny, Manu.
How to spell Emmanuel
The standard spelling is Emmanuel. Common variants include Manuel, Emanuel, Imanuel, but Emmanuel is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #144 in 2009, currently #179 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed August 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Emmanuel with two M's is the French and English standard; Emanuel with one M is more common in Hebrew transliteration. Same pronunciation.
Who's worn it
- Emmanuel (Bible) Sign-name in Isaiah 7:14 quoted in Matthew 1:23 as a name for Jesus
- Emmanuel Macron President of France since 2017
Spelling variants
- Manuel
- Emanuel
- Imanuel
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Common questions
- What does the name Emmanuel mean?
- Hebrew ʿImmanuʾel, 'God with us.' The name given to the promised child in Isaiah 7:14, quoted in Matthew 1:23 as a name for Jesus.
- What does Emmanuel mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Emmanuel means "God with us." Emmanuel comes from the Hebrew ʿImmanuʾel (ʿimmānū 'with us' + ʾēl 'God'). The name appears in Isaiah 7:14 as a sign-name for the promised child: 'a virgin will conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.' The Gospel of Matthew quotes that verse as applying to Jesus. The English Emmanuel was a Puritan favorite. President Emmanuel Macron of France (2017-) and Emmanuel Lewis (Webster, 1980s sitcom) give the name modern English-language anchors. The shorter Manuel is the Spanish and Portuguese form. Common shorts: Manny, Manu.
- How do you pronounce Emmanuel?
- Emmanuel is pronounced ɪˈmæn.ju.əl. Say it as em-MAN-u-el, with the stress on the "man" syllable.
- How do you spell Emmanuel?
- The standard spelling is Emmanuel. Common spelling variants include Manuel, Emanuel, Imanuel.
- Is Emmanuel a boy or girl name?
- Emmanuel is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Emmanuel?
- Emmanuel ranked #179 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.