Manuel
Pronunciation: [ m-ahnw-EHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Manuel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 791 babies have been named Manuel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Manuel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,109 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,109
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Manuel
Manuel is a girl name .
Is Manuel a boy or girl name? Manuel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,109 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #352. Manuel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Manuel is currently ranked #69,109 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Manuel include Man, Manu, Manuy, Manuie, May, Maie, and Mankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Manuel include Manuela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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