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Emmanuel

Boy name · 101 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Emmanuel: 101 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2009.

Of Hebrew origin, Emmanuel means “God is with us,” drawn from the biblical name Immanuel, which appears in the Book of Isaiah as a sign of divine protection. The most famous bearer is Emmanuel Macron, President of France, whose leadership has brought the name modern political prominence. It also belongs to philosopher Emmanuel Kant, whose ideas reshaped Western thought. The name shares etymological roots with the town of Immanuel in the Scottish Borders, though that place is more likely a biblical reference than directly named after a person. A notable variant is Manuel, widely used in Spanish and Portuguese cultures, while the French form Emmanuel is often shortened to Manu as a familiar nickname.