Meaning: From an English surname based on Emma
The story
Emmett comes from an English surname based on a diminutive of Emma. The shortened surname route is important: the spelling does not establish an unrelated ancient meaning such as truth.
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Emmett comes from English.
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