The nameManoel

Manoel is an old Portuguese form of Manuel.

Meaning

Like Emmanuel, it comes from the Hebrew Immanuel, "God is with us".

Origin

Hebrew, through Portuguese.

History

In France it was given around 1930 and again in the 1980s and 1990s.

Popularity of the name Manoel

Manoel in France

1930peak year (30 births)
735babies named Manoel in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Manoel was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 120 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Manoel. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 1930. Half of all babies named Manoel in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Manoel in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Manoel mean?

Like Emmanuel, it comes from the Hebrew Immanuel, "God is with us".

What is the origin of the name Manoel?

Hebrew, through Portuguese.

Is Manoel a girl's or a boy's name?

Manoel is a boy's name.