Emanuel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Emanuel Name at a Glance

Name	Emanuel
Meaning	God with us. Also an Old Testament name for the Messiah.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Emanuel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Emanuel means “God with us. Also an Old Testament name for the Messiah”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Emanuel Name Origin

Our database records Emanuel under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Emanuel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Emanuel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Emanuel

When considering Emanuel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.