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Manu: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Second born, a name of ordered blessing and family sequence.

Manu as a Boy Name

Origin
Akan
Syllables
2
Current rank
#4925
Peak
#2858 in 1977

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1972: #476719721980: #304419801990: #688819902000: #495820002005: #457420052010: #564020102015: #543020152020: #49252020#1#6888

What Manu Means

Manu is a boy name of Akan origin. Second born, a name of ordered blessing and family sequence.

How Popular Manu Is

Manu currently ranks #4925 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2858 in 1977. It is rising.

Good to Know About Manu

  • Manu has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • It's recognized and loved across many cultures worldwide.

Manu as a Unisex Name

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#4925
Peak
#2858 in 1977

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1972: #476719721980: #304419801990: #688819902000: #495820002005: #457420052010: #564020102015: #543020152020: #49252020#1#6888

What Manu Means

Manu is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin. The first human in Hindu tradition, wise and original.

How Popular Manu Is

Manu currently ranks #4925 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2858 in 1977. It is rising.

Good to Know About Manu

  • Manu has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Manu is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.

Names Like Manu

Other Akan names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Manu

Akan names that pair well as a brother or sister to Manu.

Questions About Manu

What does Manu mean?

Manu is a boy name of Akan origin. Second born, a name of ordered blessing and family sequence.

How popular is Manu?

Manu currently ranks #4925 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2858 in 1977. It is rising.

Where does Manu come from?

Manu comes from Akan roots. Manu has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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