Manuel

Rank 314th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Manuel was 314th most popular baby name for boys and 630th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,060 babies were named Manuel in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,175 babies in the United States were named Manuel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Manuel is around 39 to 40 years old.

The name "Manuel" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Manuel include Manny and Manu.

Manuel Meaning & Origin

Manuel is a name of Hebrew origin which means "God is with us", conveying a sense of spiritual strength and faith.

The name Manuel is described as artistic, vibrant and problem-solver.

Pronunciation

Manuel is pronounced man-wel in English. The name Manuel has 6 letters and 2, 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Manuel

  • The name Manuel has been held by several prominent figures in sports, including professional football quarterbacks (EJ Manuel) and baseball players (Charlie Manuel), indicating a strong presence in the athletic world.

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Geography

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