Emmanuel vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Johnny, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emmanuel Rank #180
Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 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

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmanuel

Gabriel Raphael Miriam Sophia Elijah

If you choose Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmanuel or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Emmanuel at #180 in the United States.

What do Emmanuel and Jonathan mean?

Emmanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Emmanuel and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Emmanuel is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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