Bray vs Manny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Manny

Boy #2,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American English Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,719
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Man, May, Maie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Manny Rank #2,719

Manny is more popular, ranked #2719 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Manny ___

  • Manny James
  • Manny David
  • Manny Ray
  • Manny Cruz
  • Manny Lee
  • Manny Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Manny

Lola Marco Nadia Tony Rosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Manny more popular?

Manny is more popular, ranked #2719 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Manny mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Manny means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bray and Manny boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Manny is primarily a boy name.

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