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Manuel
BoyMeaning of Manuel: Spanish: 'God is with us'
Manuel is a boy's name most strongly associated with Spanish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 382nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 898th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#382
860 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#898
35 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
192,742
First recorded 1880 · peak 2005
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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