Arno vs Manu

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
Nicknames
Man, Manny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arno Rank #5,435
Manu Rank #5,342

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 vs #5435 for Arno.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arno ___

  • Arno Klaus
  • Arno Hans
  • Arno Franz
  • Arno Emil
  • Arno Ludwig
  • Arno Felix

Manu ___

  • Manu Kai
  • Manu Luca
  • Manu Remi
  • Manu Sol
  • Manu Elan
  • Manu Jax

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arno

Hugo Fritz Lena Marta Otto

If you choose Manu

Luca Kai Tane Rua Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arno or Manu more popular?

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 compared to Arno at #5435 in the United States.

What do Arno and Manu mean?

Arno means "eagle power" (Germanic origin). Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin).

Are Arno and Manu boy or girl names?

Arno is primarily a boy name. Manu is primarily a boy name.

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