Emmanuel vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmanuel

Boy #180 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian French Spanish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#180
Total SSA Count
2,047
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Manuel, Manu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmanuel Rank #180
George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #180 for Emmanuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmanuel ___

  • Emmanuel James
  • Emmanuel David
  • Emmanuel Louis
  • Emmanuel Michael
  • Emmanuel Joseph
  • Emmanuel Alexander

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmanuel

Gabriel Raphael Miriam Sophia Elijah

If you choose George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmanuel or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Emmanuel at #180 in the United States.

What do Emmanuel and George mean?

Emmanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Emmanuel and George boy or girl names?

Emmanuel is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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