Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Emmet is a boy's baby name of German origin, a variant of Emmett, from the Old German Irminsul or the Germanic element ermen meaning 'whole' or 'universal.' In Ireland, Emmet carries the legacy of Robert Emmet, the United Irishman executed in 1803 whose speech from the dock is one of Irish history's most celebrated orations.
The single-t spelling gives Emmet a sleeker look than Emmett while sharing the same warm, friendly sound. For Irish American families, Robert Emmet's patriotic legacy makes this more than just a cute name — it's a piece of history.