Emmet
Emmet is a boys' name of English origin meaning “industrious, powerful.” A variant of Emmett, an English surname derived from the Germanic Emma meaning whole or universal.
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how do you pronounce Emmet?
EM-it
where does the name Emmet come from?
Emmet began as a diminutive of the female name Emma.
It honors Robert Emmet, the Irish patriot executed in 1803, giving it Irish revolutionary connotations.
how popular is this name?
Emmet has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 56 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 82. It peaked at #283 in 1880, and ranked #947 in 2017.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2017 | #947 |
| 2016 | #894 |
| 2015 | #859 |
| 2014 | #959 |
| 1930 | #865 |
| 1920 | #630 |
| 1910 | #677 |
| 1900 | #430 |
| 1890 | #358 |
| 1880 | #283 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Emmet fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Emmet?
- Robert Emmet
- Emmet Otter (fictional)
what are the nicknames and variants of Emmet?
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Variants around the world
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what names go well with Emmet?
Sibling names that share Emmet's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Emmet
What does the name Emmet mean?
Emmet means “industrious, powerful”.
What is the origin of the name Emmet?
Emmet comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Emmett.
How popular is the name Emmet?
Emmet ranked #947 in the US in 2017, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1880, at #283, and it has spent 56 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Emmet a boy or girl name?
Emmet is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Emmet?
Emmet is pronounced EM-it, with 2 syllables.
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