Emmet: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A patriotic name meaning truth and universal, brave and honest.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1286
- Peak
- #285 in 1880
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Emmet Means
Emmet is a boy name of Irish origin. A patriotic name meaning truth and universal, brave and honest.
How Popular Emmet Is
Emmet currently ranks #1286 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #285 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Emmet
- Emmet peaked at #285 in the U.S. in 1880.
- Emmet is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Emmet is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Emmet
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Emmet
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Emmet.
Questions About Emmet
What does Emmet mean?
Emmet is a boy name of Irish origin. A patriotic name meaning truth and universal, brave and honest.
How popular is Emmet?
Emmet currently ranks #1286 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #285 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Emmet come from?
Emmet comes from Irish roots. Emmet peaked at #285 in the U.S. in 1880.
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