Manasseh vs Myer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Myer

Boy #3,653 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, steward of land"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,653
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Manasseh Rank #3,837
Myer Rank #3,653

Myer is more popular, ranked #3653 vs #3837 for Manasseh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manasseh ___

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

Myer ___

  • Myer James
  • Myer Thomas
  • Myer Alexander
  • Myer Lee
  • Myer David
  • Myer Elliott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Manasseh

Ephraim Benjamin Simeon Miriam Dinah

If you choose Myer

Levi Arlo Elias Cora Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manasseh or Myer more popular?

Myer is more popular, ranked #3653 compared to Manasseh at #3837 in the United States.

What do Manasseh and Myer mean?

Manasseh means "causing to forget" (Hebrew origin). Myer means "farmer, steward of land" (Germanic origin).

Are Manasseh and Myer boy or girl names?

Manasseh is primarily a boy name. Myer is primarily a boy name.

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