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John vs Emmanuel

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

John Rank #21
Emmanuel Rank #180

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Emmanuel more popular?

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

What do John and Emmanuel mean?

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

Are John and Emmanuel boy or girl names?

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

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