Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Immanuel
Immanuel means “God is with us”. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Immanuel — a boy name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "God is with us", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Iman is on your shortlist, Immanuel belongs in the same conversation.
Immanuel meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: God is with us
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Immanuel to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Immanuel as I·M·M·A·N·U·E·L, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Immanuel is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Immanuel variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Immanuela, Immanuele, Immanuely, Immanue.
- Nicknames: Imma and I.
- Middle names: Pair Immanuel with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Immanuel middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Iman, Ishmael, Imani, Israel, Ismael — full picks on the sibling names for Immanuel guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Immanuel? Browse our names like Immanuel guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Immanuel
What does the name Immanuel mean?
Immanuel means "God is with us" and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Immanuel is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Immanuel?
Immanuel originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Immanuel?
Immanuel has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Immanuel a boy's or girl's name?
Immanuel is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Immanuel in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Immanuel sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Immanuel?
Names that share Immanuel's sound and style include Iman, Ishmael, Imani, Israel, Ismael.
What middle names pair well with Immanuel?
Good middle-name fits for Immanuel pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Immanuel is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Immanuel is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Immanuel?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Immanuel share its rhythm without rhyming — Iman, Ishmael, Imani all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.