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Manuel vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manuel

Boy #352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew (Immanuel)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#352
Total SSA Count
954
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Manuel Rank #352
Asa Rank #475

Manuel is more popular, ranked #352 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manuel or Asa more popular?

Manuel is more popular, ranked #352 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Manuel and Asa mean?

Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Manuel and Asa boy or girl names?

Manuel is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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