About the name Emmett
Emmett descends, improbably, from the female name Emma by way of a medieval surname. It has become one of the friendliest of the vintage revivals, with a bouncy pair of syllables that suit a toddler and a grandfather equally well.
Emmett is a boy name of Old English origin, pronounced EM-it. On the NameRarity scale it scores 36 out of 100, which places it in the uncommon band — familiar to everyone, yet rarely duplicated in the same room. Its strongest period was the 2010s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Emmett?
Emmett sits at approximately #130 in recent US rankings. Roughly 360 people per million carry it — about 1 in 2,778. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Emmett
- Emmett TillAmerican teenager whose 1955 murder galvanised the civil rights movement
- Emmett KellyAmerican circus performer who created the clown Weary Willie
Spellings and variants of Emmett
Names similar to Emmett
Everett
EV-uh-ret
Brave as a wild boar
Ekansh
AY-kahnsh
A whole part, one complete portion
Edmund
ED-mund
Fortunate protector
Brandon
BRAN-dun
Broom-covered hill
Daisy
DAY-zee
Day's eye, the flower
Grayson
GRAY-sun
Son of the steward or reeve
Hudson
HUD-sun
Son of Hudde
Lincoln
LINK-un
Town by the pool
Emmett — frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmett mean?
Emmett means "Universal, whole". It is a name of Old English origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Emmett?
Emmett is pronounced EM-it, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Emmett?
Emmett scores 36 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it uncommon. Roughly 1 in every 2,778 people carry it — about 360 per million.
What is the numerology number for Emmett?
Emmett carries the expression number 22, known as The Master Builder. Its soul urge number is 1 and its personality number is 3.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Emmett?
The lucky number for Emmett is 22 (with 4, 13, 31 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Antique Copper. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Tiger's Eye.
Is Emmett a popular name?
Emmett currently sits around rank #130 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2010s.