Leonor vs Manuela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonor

Girl #2,065 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Catalan European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,065
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Nora, Leonorcita

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Manuela

Girl #2,112 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Latin American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,112
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manu, Manue, Ela

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Popularity Comparison

Leonor Rank #2,065
Manuela Rank #2,112

Leonor is more popular, ranked #2065 vs #2112 for Manuela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leonor ___

  • Leonor Isabella
  • Leonor Sofia
  • Leonor Valentina
  • Leonor Elena
  • Leonor Catalina
  • Leonor Victoria

Manuela ___

  • Manuela Isabel
  • Manuela Sofia
  • Manuela Carmen
  • Manuela Lucia
  • Manuela Valentina
  • Manuela Belen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leonor

Mateo Carlos Isabella Felipe Ana

If you choose Manuela

Rafael Miguel Catalina Valentina Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonor or Manuela more popular?

Leonor is more popular, ranked #2065 compared to Manuela at #2112 in the United States.

What do Leonor and Manuela mean?

Leonor means "shining light" (Greek origin). Manuela means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leonor and Manuela boy or girl names?

Leonor is primarily a girl name. Manuela is primarily a girl name.

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