Emmet: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehmm-eht
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-male

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia, Northern Europe
Meaning: Universal

Emmet is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "universal; truth. " It has a rich history, originating from the masculine name Emma, which was brought to England by the Normans. The name has undergone significant changes in usage over time. Initially, it was a common name in the Middle Ages but dropped off the US Top 1000 list in 1934. It reappeared in 2014, likely due to its association with the popular character Emmet Brickowski from "The LEGO Movie. " The name is important for its timeless meaning and its resurgence in popularity, symbolizing truth and universality.

Emmet Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Emmet is currently #2013 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Emmet is currently #898 on Kiindred Boy Names

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