Manu vs Aayush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manu

Boy #5,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, free spirit"

Origin: Maori/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Maori Hawaiian Indian French Spanish Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,342
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Aayush

Boy #5,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"long life, vitality, lifespan"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Nepali Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,211
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Manu Rank #5,342
Aayush Rank #5,211

Aayush is more popular, ranked #5211 vs #5342 for Manu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manu or Aayush more popular?

Aayush is more popular, ranked #5211 compared to Manu at #5342 in the United States.

What do Manu and Aayush mean?

Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin). Aayush means "long life, vitality, lifespan" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Manu and Aayush boy or girl names?

Manu is primarily a boy name. Aayush is primarily a boy name.

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