Manu vs Yves

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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Yves

Boy #5,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"yew tree; bow maker"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,451
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yves

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Manu Rank #5,342
Yves Rank #5,451

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 vs #5451 for Yves.

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

Yves ___

  • Yves Louis
  • Yves Pierre
  • Yves Antoine
  • Yves Henri
  • Yves René
  • Yves Claude

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Manu

Luca Kai Tane Rua Aria

If you choose Yves

Cécile Geneviève Thierry Brigitte Marcel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manu or Yves more popular?

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 compared to Yves at #5451 in the United States.

What do Manu and Yves mean?

Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin). Yves means "yew tree; bow maker" (Germanic origin).

Are Manu and Yves boy or girl names?

Manu is primarily a boy name. Yves is primarily a boy name.

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