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Manu vs Samaj

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

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Samaj

Boy #5,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"community, society"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi South Asian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,436
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Manu Rank #5,342
Samaj Rank #5,436

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 vs #5436 for Samaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manu or Samaj more popular?

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 compared to Samaj at #5436 in the United States.

What do Manu and Samaj mean?

Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin). Samaj means "community, society" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Manu and Samaj boy or girl names?

Manu is primarily a boy name. Samaj is primarily a boy name.

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