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BoyFrankish origin2 syllables

Emmet

Meaning: “entire”

About the name Emmet

Emmet is a boy name with Frankish roots, meaning “entire”. It is related to Emma, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Emmet ranked #1555 for boys in the US, with 110 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2015. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Emmet were boys.

Etymology

An English diminutive of Emma, which comes from Frankish, meaning “entire”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Emmet”, “Emma”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#1555
In 2015
#860
Babies in 2025
110

Popularity of Emmet, 1940–2025

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BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.