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
"gift, present (as in Leahs exclamation)"
Origin: Hebrew
Zebulun is more popular, ranked #3708 vs #3837 for Manasseh.
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Zebulun is more popular, ranked #3708 compared to Manasseh at #3837 in the United States.
Manasseh means "causing to forget" (Hebrew origin). Zebulun means "gift, present (as in Leahs exclamation)" (Hebrew origin).
Manasseh is primarily a boy name. Zebulun is primarily a boy name.