Manning
m(a)-nni-ng
US Popularity:9263
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Man; Descendant of Mainnín
With British origins, Manning is a boy’s name which quite literally means “man.” Manning also has Irish roots as an Anglicization of the last name Ó Mainnín, meaning "descendant of Mainnín. For fans of football, chances are that the name Manning holds great meaning. Former quarterbacks and brothers Peyton and Eli Manning have both won the Super Bowl on two occasions. Peyton won during his time with both the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, whereas Eli was a one-man show, winning both Super Bowls with the New York Giants. For those with ties to any of these teams, Manning is an excellent choice.
Famous People Named Manning
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Eli ManningFootball Player
- Peyton ManningFootball Player
How Popular Is The Name Manning?
U.S. Births
Overall:Manning is currently #9263 in U.S. births
Boy:Manning is currently #5329 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
#5329
in 2025
- 526
from 2024
Sources
Behind the Name, Manning, August 2018
Behind the Name, Manning (1), October 2024
Behind the Name, Mann, December 2019
Ancestry, Manning Family History
Back-to-Back: Super Bowl Champions Peyton and Eli Manning, by Hugh Hudson
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