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BoyHebrew origin3 syllables

Immanuel

Literal root meaning: “God is with us”

About the name Immanuel

Immanuel is a boy name with Hebrew roots, literally “God is with us”.

It has a modern, unique feel. In 2025, Immanuel ranked #1207 for boys in the US, with 168 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2015. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Immanuel were boys.

Etymology

From Hebrew, meaning literally “God is with us”.

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

US rank 2025
#1207
In 2015
#906
Babies in 2025
168

Popularity of Immanuel, 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.