Manu vs Mase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manu

Boy #5,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, free spirit"

Origin: Maori/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Maori Hawaiian Indian French Spanish Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,342
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Man, Manny

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Mase

Boy #5,474 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stonecutter, one who works with stone"

Origin: Old French via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,474
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Manu Rank #5,342
Mase Rank #5,474

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 vs #5474 for Mase.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manu ___

  • Manu Kai
  • Manu Luca
  • Manu Remi
  • Manu Sol
  • Manu Elan
  • Manu Jax

Mase ___

  • Mase James
  • Mase Cole
  • Mase Lee
  • Mase Dean
  • Mase Tyler
  • Mase Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Manu

Luca Kai Tane Rua Aria

If you choose Mase

Chase Blake Ryder Jace Kane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manu or Mase more popular?

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 compared to Mase at #5474 in the United States.

What do Manu and Mase mean?

Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin). Mase means "stonecutter, one who works with stone" (Old French via Germanic origin).

Are Manu and Mase boy or girl names?

Manu is primarily a boy name. Mase is primarily a boy name.

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