Manuel
Manuel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mษnหwษl/ ยท /mรฆnหwษl/
Meaning and origin of Manuel
- A male given name from Spanish.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese Manuel, short for Emanuel.
How popular is Manuel?
Since 1880, 1,158 girls and 191,584 boys in the U.S. have been named Manuel (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1745 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #104 in 1906. In 2025 it ranked #371 for boys, with 860 babies given the name.
Names similar to Manuel
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Sibling name ideas for Manuel
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Manuel FAQ
What does the name Manuel mean?
A male given name from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese Manuel, short for Emanuel.
What is the origin of the name Manuel?
Manuel is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Manuel?
Since 1880, 1,158 girls and 191,584 boys in the U.S. have been named Manuel (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1745 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #104 in 1906. In 2025 it ranked #371 for boys, with 860 babies given the name.
Is Manuel a boy or girl name?
Manuel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,158 girls and 191,584 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.