Hoss vs Mannix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mannix

Boy #9,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the monk, son of the devoted one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Maonach)

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,942
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Manny, Max

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hoss Rank #9,897
Mannix Rank #9,942

Hoss is more popular, ranked #9897 vs #9942 for Mannix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hoss ___

No pairings available yet.

Mannix ___

  • Mannix James
  • Mannix Patrick
  • Mannix Ryan
  • Mannix Lee
  • Mannix Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mannix

Declan Cillian Fionn Aisling Sorcha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoss or Mannix more popular?

Hoss is more popular, ranked #9897 compared to Mannix at #9942 in the United States.

What do Hoss and Mannix mean?

Mannix means "son of the monk, son of the devoted one" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Maonach) origin).

Are Hoss and Mannix boy or girl names?

Hoss is primarily a boy name. Mannix is primarily a boy name.

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