Manual
Manual: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Manual
- A male given name from Spanish: a rare spelling variant of Manuel, sometimes considered erroneous.
How popular is Manual?
Since 1880, 1,021 boys in the U.S. have been named Manual. Its highest rank for boys was #1539 in 1915. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Manual FAQ
What does the name Manual mean?
A male given name from Spanish: a rare spelling variant of Manuel, sometimes considered erroneous.
How popular is the name Manual?
Since 1880, 1,021 boys in the U.S. have been named Manual. Its highest rank for boys was #1539 in 1915. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Manual a boy or girl name?
Manual is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,021 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.