Manuel vs Omar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manuel

Boy #352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew (Immanuel)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#352
Total SSA Count
954
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Manny, Manu

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Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Manuel Rank #352
Omar Rank #260

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #352 for Manuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manuel ___

  • Manuel Antonio
  • Manuel Jose
  • Manuel Carlos
  • Manuel Alejandro
  • Manuel Diego
  • Manuel Enrique

Omar ___

  • Omar Ali
  • Omar Hassan
  • Omar James
  • Omar Abdullah
  • Omar Kareem
  • Omar Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Manuel

Isabella Sofia Miguel Ana Carlos

If you choose Omar

Zara Layla Hassan Amir Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manuel or Omar more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Manuel at #352 in the United States.

What do Manuel and Omar mean?

Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Manuel and Omar boy or girl names?

Manuel is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.

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