Immanuel
Immanuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is with us”, pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el. It ranked #1207 in the United States in 2025, given to 168 babies, and peaked at #893 in 2001. Common nicknames: Manny, Manu, Immy.
How popular is Immanuel in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Immanuel mean, and where does it come from?
Immanuel is the Hebrew Immanu El, "God is with us," the sign given to King Ahaz in the Book of Isaiah and applied in Matthew's Gospel to the birth of Jesus. The double-m spelling is the older and the German one; Emmanuel is the Greek-derived form that reached English through the New Testament. Its most famous bearer needs no first name at all: Kant, who lived his whole life in Königsberg and rearranged philosophy from there. American records hold the name from 1917, and it entered the top thousand in 2001.
How is Immanuel used around the world?
Immanuel is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 6+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Immanuel?
Famous People Named Immanuel
- Immanuel Kant — German philosopher and author of the Critique of Pure Reason
- Immanuel Wallerstein — American sociologist and world-systems theorist
- Immanuel Nobel — Swedish engineer and industrialist, father of Alfred Nobel
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Immanuel mean?
Immanuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us." Immanuel is the Hebrew Immanu El, "God is with us," the sign given to King Ahaz in the Book of Isaiah and applied in Matthew's Gospel to the birth of Jesus. The double-m spelling is the older and the German one; Emmanuel is the Greek-derived form that reached English through the New Testament.
How do you pronounce Immanuel?
Immanuel is pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el. Common variations include Emmanuel, Emanuel, Manuel.
Is Immanuel a boy name?
Yes, Immanuel is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Manny, Manu, Immy.