Manasseh
Meaning
"causing to forget"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,837
- Total SSA Count
- 29
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Manny, Nasse
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"causing to forget"
Origin: Hebrew
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3837 for Manasseh.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Manasseh at #3837 in the United States.
Manasseh means "causing to forget" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Manasseh is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.