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Man

Pronunciation: [ m-AN ]

Boy Name #32,800 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Man is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AN.

Parents who love the name Man often also consider Ather, Coa, Dove .

Popularity Over Time

#32,800
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#32,800
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Man

Is Man a boy or girl name?
Man is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32800. As a girl name, it is ranked #57443. Man is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Man?
Man is pronounced m-AN.
How popular is the name Man?
Man is currently ranked #32800 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Man a common or rare name?
Man is an uncommon name, ranked #32800 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Man

Man is a boy name .

Is Man a boy or girl name? Man is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,800 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,443. Man is more commonly used as a boy name.

Man is currently ranked #32,800 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Man include Manuel, Manolo, Manny, Manasseh, Manraj . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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