Manuel
Manuel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is with us.' It has been a beloved name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures for centuries, carrying both religious significance and a warm, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#351 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages
- •Well-established in Hispanic communities worldwide
- •Strong nickname options from formal to casual
- •Pronunciation may vary: mah-NWEL in Spanish, MAN-yoo-el in English
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Famous People
Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda, playwright and composer
Manuel Neuer
German professional footballer
Manuel Noriega
Former Panamanian political leader
Manuel Puig
Argentine novelist
Statistics
190,712
Total births since 1880
2005
Peak year
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