Manuel vs Sergio

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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Sergio

Boy #402 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, shepherd"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#402
Total SSA Count
799
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Serg, Serge

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Manuel Rank #352
Sergio Rank #402

Manuel is more popular, ranked #352 vs #402 for Sergio.

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

Sergio ___

  • Sergio Antonio
  • Sergio Luis
  • Sergio Rafael
  • Sergio Miguel
  • Sergio Carlos
  • Sergio Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Manuel

Isabella Sofia Miguel Ana Carlos

If you choose Sergio

Isabella Marco Valentina Emilio Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manuel or Sergio more popular?

Manuel is more popular, ranked #352 compared to Sergio at #402 in the United States.

What do Manuel and Sergio mean?

Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin). Sergio means "servant, shepherd" (Latin origin).

Are Manuel and Sergio boy or girl names?

Manuel is primarily a boy name. Sergio is primarily a boy name.

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