The nameManuel
Manuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us". The Spanish and Portuguese short form of Emmanuel, it is a classic.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Manuel comes from Emmanuel, the Hebrew Immanu'el, "God is with us".
Origin
Hebrew, through Spanish and Portuguese. Manuel I of Portugal reigned during the great voyages of discovery.
History
Manuel is common in Spain, Portugal, Latin America and Germany. It reached the American top 110.
Famous people named Manuel
- Manuel I, King of Portugal
- Manuel Neuer, footballer
- Manuel de Falla, composer
- Lin-Manuel Miranda, composer
Popularity of the name Manuel
Manuel in the United States
Manuel was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 24,306 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Manuel. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Manuel in the United States were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,017 births a year on average, against 1,258 in the five years before.
Manuel in the United Kingdom
Manuel was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 238 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Manuel. Half of all babies named Manuel in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, 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 28 births a year.
Manuel in France
Manuel in Belgium
Manuel in Switzerland
Manuel in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Manuel
Names from the same generation as Manuel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manuel mean?
Manuel comes from Emmanuel, the Hebrew Immanu'el, "God is with us".
What is the origin of the name Manuel?
Hebrew, through Spanish and Portuguese. Manuel I of Portugal reigned during the great voyages of discovery.
Is Manuel a girl's or a boy's name?
Manuel is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Manuel?
In 2024, Manuel was the 351st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 954 births.
What are the variants of the name Manuel?
Variants and related names of Manuel include Emmanuel, Manola, Manolo, Manuella and Manuelle.
What are good sibling names for Manuel?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Daniela, Ana, Sara and Anna for a sister, Miguel, Ruben, Jesse and Jeremy for a brother.
Who are famous people named Manuel?
Manuel I, King of Portugal; Manuel Neuer, footballer; Manuel de Falla, composer; Lin-Manuel Miranda, composer.