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Emmanuel vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emmanuel Rank #180
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #180 for Emmanuel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmanuel or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Emmanuel at #180 in the United States.

What do Emmanuel and John mean?

Emmanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmanuel and John boy or girl names?

Emmanuel is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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