Emmett

Emmett is a boy name of English / Germanic origin, ranked #46 in popularity, meaning Universal; whole.

What Emmett means

Universal; whole.

Emmett sits at 6 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Emmett comes from

English / Germanic is a blended origin: the name is claimed by more than one tradition, which usually means it travelled, or that two similar-sounding names converged. English names come from a long layering of Anglo-Saxon, Norman French, and biblical sources. Many began as surnames, place names, or occupations before they were ever used as first names.

Emmett is recorded as English / Germanic in origin. Browse other English / Germanic names.

How popular is Emmett?

Emmett is ranked #46. Names in this band tend to be the comfortable middle ground — recognised everywhere, but common enough to need no explanation and rare enough to still feel chosen.

The character of Emmett

Emmett sits in our the long-established classics group. Following that theme is usually the fastest way to find the handful of other names that feel the way this one does.

Themes: Classic

Names like Emmett

These share Emmett's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Alexander — Defender of the people.
• August — Great, venerable, majestic.
• Benjamin — Son of the right hand.
• Easton — From the eastern town.
• Edgar — Wealthy spearman.
• Edmund — Wealthy protector.
• Eduardo — Wealthy guardian.
• Edward — Wealthy guardian.
• Emilio — Eager; rival.
• Enzo — Ruler of the home; winner.
• Ernest — Serious and resolute.
• Eugene — Well-born; noble.

More English / Germanic names

• Everett — Brave as a wild boar.