| Meaning | truth |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | E-met |
About Emet
This distinctive name carries a sense of authenticity and truth that resonates deeply with parents seeking something meaningful yet uncommon. Emet stands apart in the playground without being difficult to pronounce or spell, offering the perfect balance between unique and accessible. The strong consonant ending gives it a grounded, confident sound that ages beautifully from infancy through adulthood. It's short enough to be memorable but substantial enough to command respect. Parents who choose Emet often appreciate names that feel both ancient and fresh simultaneously, bridging tradition with contemporary naming sensibilities. The name works exceptionally well across cultures and languages, making it ideal for multicultural families or those who value global connectivity. Its rarity ensures your child won't share his name with multiple classmates, yet it's familiar enough that people won't constantly ask for spelling clarifications.
Nicknames for Emet
| Em |
| Met |
| Emmie |
| Emmy |
Famous People Named Emet
| Emett Louis Till | An African American teenager whose tragic murder in 1955 played a significant role in the civil rights movement |
| Emett Smith | A former American football player and one of the NFL's all-time leading rushers |
| Emett Miller | A renowned American singer and songwriter |
| Emett Chapman | An American musician and inventor known for creating the Chapman Stick, a musical instrument |
| Emett Swanson | An accomplished American jazz musician |
| Emett Ziemba | An American artist famous for his imaginative sculptures |
| Emett Kelly | A famous American circus performer and clown |
| Emett Grogan | An American activist and co-founder of the Diggers, a counterculture group |
| Emett Pearson | A Canadian politician and member of the House of Commons |
| Emett McFarland | An American soccer player |
| Emett Rhodes | An American singer-songwriter and musician |
| Emett Roscoe "Bob" Simmons | An influential American football coach |
| Emett J. Rice | An American economist and former governor of the Federal Reserve |
| Emett Fox | An Irish-American New Thought spiritual leader and author |
| Emett Mathews Jr. | A former American basketball player |
| Emett McGregor | An Australian rules footballer |
| Emett H. Toppin | An American historian and author |
| Emett J. Boyle | An American politician and lawyer |
| Emett H. Walker | An American lawyer and politician |
| Emett Young | A former American basketball player |
Characters Named Emet
| Emett "Doc" Brown | A character from the "Back to the Future" film series, portrayed by Christopher Lloyd |
| Emett "Em" Brown | Doc Brown's younger self in the same series |
| Emett Otterton | A character in Disney's "Zootopia" |
| Emett Brickowski | The main character in the animated film "The LEGO Movie" |
| Emett Cullen | A vampire character from the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyer |
| Emett L. Brown | A character from the animated TV series "Back to the Future" |
| Emett Fitz-Hume | A character played by Chevy Chase in the film "Spies Like Us" |
| Emett "Oz" Oseransky | A character in the comedy film "The Whole Nine Yards" |
| Emett Brown | A character in the TV series "Fringe" |