Gil vs Manasseh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gil

Boy #4,030 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,030
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Manasseh

Boy #3,837 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"causing to forget"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,837
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Nasse

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gil Rank #4,030
Manasseh Rank #3,837

Manasseh is more popular, ranked #3837 vs #4030 for Gil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gil ___

  • Gil David
  • Gil James
  • Gil Alexander
  • Gil Thomas
  • Gil Michael
  • Gil Robert

Manasseh ___

  • Manasseh James
  • Manasseh David
  • Manasseh Elijah
  • Manasseh Emmanuel
  • Manasseh Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gil

Noa Eli Maya Lior Tamar

If you choose Manasseh

Ephraim Benjamin Simeon Miriam Dinah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gil or Manasseh more popular?

Manasseh is more popular, ranked #3837 compared to Gil at #4030 in the United States.

What do Gil and Manasseh mean?

Gil means "joy, happiness" (Hebrew origin). Manasseh means "causing to forget" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gil and Manasseh boy or girl names?

Gil is primarily a boy name. Manasseh is primarily a boy name.

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