Man
Pronunciation: [ m-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Man first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 102 babies have been named Man in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Man is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,800 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,800
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Man is also used as a girl name, ranked #57443.
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About the Name Man
Man is a boy name .
Is Man a boy or girl name? Man is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,800 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,443. Man is more commonly used as a boy name.
Man is currently ranked #32,800 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Man include Manuel, Manolo, Manny, Manasseh, Manraj . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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