US Popularity:692
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese
Meaning:God is with us
If the name Manuel has grown in popularity, it’s probably because of the enormous success of the Broadway musical Hamilton and its genius creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. This name is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, which has Greek and Hebrew roots and means “God is with us.” It’s widely given to boys throughout Spanish-speaking nations, the US, and Europe. Manuel can also be shortened to the adorable and playful nickname Manny.

Famous People Named Manuel

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Singer/Composer
  • Manuel Lanzini
    Soccer Player
  • Manuel Padilla Jr.
    Actor

Common Nicknames for Manuel

Nicknames come in all shapes and sizes. And if you love the name Manuel, you’re in luck, because the options are cuter than ever! From the sweet to the sassy, we’ve got you and baby covered.

How Popular Is The Name Manuel?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Manuel is currently #1677 on The Bump
Boy:Manuel is currently #929 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Manuel is currently #692 in U.S. births
Boy:Manuel is currently #351 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#351
in 2024
- 20
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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