The nameManolo

Manolo is a Spanish boy's name, a diminutive of Manuel.

Meaning

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

Origin

Spanish.

History

Found in France since the late 1920s, Manolo stayed discreet until the 2000s, peaked at the end of that decade and is still given today.

Popularity of the name Manolo

Manolo in France

1293rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2009peak year (70 births)
1,250babies named Manolo in France since 1900
03570 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Manolo was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 455 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Manolo. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Manolo in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 24 births a year.

Variants and related names

Manolo in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Manolo mean?

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

What is the origin of the name Manolo?

Spanish.

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

Manolo is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Manolo?

Variants and related names of Manolo include Emmanuel, Manola and Manuel.