Emmett
Meaning of Emmett
The name Emmett is a classic male given name with roots in English origin, meaning "universal" or "truth." Pronounced as EM-it (/ˈɛmɪt/), this name has been steadily popular in the United States for over a century. Notably, Emmett has seen a resurgence in recent years, ranking within the top 150 names since 2014 and reaching its peak popularity in 2021 at rank 103 with 3,657 occurrences. The name evokes a sense of timelessness and strength, often associated with historical figures such as Emmett Till, whose legacy has had a significant impact on civil rights movements. Its simple yet distinguished sound makes it a favored choice among parents seeking a name that is both modern and deeply rooted in history. Variations of the name include Emmet, offering slight alternatives while retaining its classic charm.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as EM-it (/ˈɛmɪt/)
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Notable People Named Emmett
| Emmett Louis Till was a 14-year-old African American boy who became an icon of the civil rights movement after being abducted, tortured, and lynched in Mississippi in 1955. |
| Emmett Leo Kelly was an American circus performer known for creating the iconic clown character "Weary Willie" inspired by the hardships of the Great Depression. |
| Emmett Chappelle - Emmett W. Chappelle was an American scientist known for his significant contributions to medicine, philanthropy, food science, and astrochemistry, leading to his induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2007. |
| Emmett O'Donnell Jr. - General Emmett E. "Rosie" O'Donnell Jr. was a distinguished United States Air Force four-star general known for leading the first B-29 Superfortress attack against Tokyo during World War II and serving as Commander in Chief, Pacific Air Forces from 1959 to 1963. |
| Emmett Littleton Ashford, also known as Ash, made history as the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball, officiating in the American League from 1966 to 1970. |
| Emmett Kelly is a versatile American musician known for his work as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist in various bands and collaborations with other artists. |
| Emmett Kelly Jr. - Emmett Leo Kelly Jr. was an American clown known for emulating his legendary father's style in the circus. |
| Emmett Dalton was an American outlaw and member of the Dalton Gang, known for surviving a failed bank robbery and later capitalizing on his notoriety as a writer and actor. |
| Emmett Wigglesworth is a multi-talented artist and civil rights activist known for his vibrant and culturally inspired murals, residing in New York since 1958. |
| Emmett Jones is an American football coach known for his work as the wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator at the University of Oklahoma, having previously coached for the Kansas Jayhawks and Texas Tech football teams. |
| Emmett James is a British actor known for his work in film and television. |
| Emmett Marshall Owen was a multi-talented American figure known for his roles as a politician, educator, farmer, and lawyer. |
| Emmett Miller was an influential American minstrel show performer and recording artist with a distinctive falsetto, yodel-like voice, who had a major impact on country music singers and bridged various music genres. |
| Charles Emmett Vogan was an American actor known for his nearly 500 film appearances from 1934 to 1954, making him one of the most prolific film actors of all time. |
| Emmett Norman Leith was a renowned professor of electrical engineering at the University of Michigan and co-inventor of three-dimensional holography with Juris Upatnieks. |
