US Popularity Rank: 194

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Universal; Truth

From fourteenth-century England to modern-day Lego movie characters, Emmett is a timeless gender-neutral name that means "universal." Emmett was often thought of as a masculinized version of the female name, Emma. In modern times, however, it has proven to be a popular moniker for baby boys and girls alike. Emmett also means "truth” and has Hebrew, Irish, and German roots, proving its “universal” status as an enduring title for newborns worldwide.