The nameManon
Manon is a French pet form of Marie, a heroine of two great operas.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Manon comes from Marie, from the Hebrew Miryam.
Origin
French.
History
Abbé Prévost's novel Manon Lescaut, from 1731, inspired operas by Massenet and Puccini. In England and Wales Manon reached 641st place in 1999.
Manon in other languages
Manon began in France as a pet form of Marie. It remains mostly French, also found in Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands. In other languages it goes back to Mary: Maria in Italian, María in Spanish.
Did you know?
- Manon was the most popular girls' name in France in 1995 and 1996.
- Manon des Sources was first a film by Marcel Pagnol (1952), then a novel, and was remade by Claude Berri in 1986 with Emmanuelle Béart.
Popularity of the name Manon
Manon in the United States
Manon was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 175 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Manon. Its rise began around 1917, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Manon in the United States were born before 1991.
Manon in the United Kingdom
Manon was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 321 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Manon. Half of all babies named Manon in the United Kingdom were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Manon in France
Manon in Belgium
Manon in Switzerland
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manon mean?
Manon comes from Marie, from the Hebrew Miryam.
What is the origin of the name Manon?
French.
Is Manon a girl's or a boy's name?
Manon is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Manon?
In 2024, Manon was the 14102nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 6 births.
What are the variants of the name Manon?
Variants and related names of Manon include Marie.