| Meaning | universal, entire |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Em-mitt |
Distinguished and timeless, Emmitt represents a classic choice with enduring appeal. This name has graced generations while never feeling antiquated or overly traditional. The double 't' ending adds visual weight and character to the name's appearance on paper, giving it a distinguished look that translates to distinguished impressions. Emmitt suggests reliability and steadfastness—qualities many parents hope to instill in their sons. The name's traditional roots provide a sense of heritage and continuity, connecting your child to a long lineage of respected individuals. Its familiar sound ensures easy recognition and pronunciation, eliminating the constant corrections that plague more unusual names. Yet Emmitt isn't so common that it lacks individuality; it maintains a special quality that prevents it from blending into the background. The name works beautifully with both classic and modern middle names, offering flexibility in creating the perfect name combination. Emmitt ages gracefully, sounding equally appropriate for a young boy learning to ride a bicycle and a grown man leading a business meeting.
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| Emmitt Smith | Former American football player, NFL Hall of Famer |
| Emmitt Thomas | Former American football player and coach |
| Emmitt Davis | American jazz trumpeter |
| Emmitt Rhodes | American singer-songwriter |
| Emmitt Perry Jr. | Tyler Perry - American actor, playwright, filmmaker, and comedian |
| Emmitt Williams | American professional basketball player |
| Emmitt Nervend | Canadian football player |
| Emmitt Holt | American basketball player |
| Emmitt Jackson | American football player |
| Emmitt Long | American basketball player |
| Emmitt Stoops | American baseball player |
| Emmitt Hickey | Australian rules footballer |
| Emmitt Matthews Jr. | American basketball player |
| Emmitt Yancey | American jazz pianist |
| Emmitt Bryant | American football player |
| Emmitt Floyd | American basketball player |
| Emmitt Smith IV | American football player |
| Emmitt Smith III | American football player |
| Emmitt Smith II | American football player |
| Emmitt Smith Sr. | Father of NFL player Emmitt Smith |
| Emmitt Brown | Doc Brown - "Back to the Future" film series |
| Emmitt Otterton | "Zootopia" |
| Emmitt Smithson | "Criminal Minds" TV series |
| Emmitt Forrest | "Legally Blonde - The Musical" |
| Emmitt "Critic" Schmemmitt | "The Critic" TV series |
| Emmitt P. Smith | "Scary Movie 2" |
| Emmitt Roswell | "Arrested Development" TV series |
| Emmitt Nervend | "Hot Rod" |
| Emmitt Yawners | "The Simpsons" TV series |
| Emmitt Houk | "The Walking Dead" TV series |
| Emmitt James | "Star Trek - Deep Space Nine" TV series |
| Emmitt Skilton | "Shortland Street" TV series |
| Emmitt Asgard | "Stargate SG-1" TV series |
| Emmitt Vale | "Gotham" TV series |
| Emmitt Wycza | "The X-Files" TV series |
| Emmitt Honeycutt | "Queer as Folk" TV series |
| Emmitt Meridian | "The Twilight Zone" TV series |
| Emmitt Curtis | "Friday Night Lights" TV series |
| Emmitt Wydell | "House of 1000 Corpses" |
| Emmitt Fitz-Hume | "Spies Like Us" |