Manuel vs Cruz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manuel

Boy #352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew (Immanuel)

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Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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Manuel Rank #352

Cruz Rank #302

Cruz is more popular, ranked #302 vs #352 for Manuel.

Is Manuel or Cruz more popular?

Cruz is more popular, ranked #302 compared to Manuel at #352 in the United States.

What do Manuel and Cruz mean?

Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin).

Are Manuel and Cruz boy or girl names?

Manuel is primarily a boy name. Cruz is primarily a boy name.