Manly

Q: How popular is the name Manly?

Manly is ranked #30136 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-ANL-ee ]

Boy Name #30,136 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Manly is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ANL-ee.

Parents who love the name Manly often also consider Kasheen, Eversyn, Buz .

Popularity Over Time

#30,136

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,136
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Man May Manie

Middle Name Ideas

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Elionai Boy Hebrew Eversyn Boy Old English/Scandinavian hybrid Trafton Boy Old English Kasheen Boy Senica Boy Native American Buz Boy Hebrew onomatopoeia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manly

Is Manly a boy or girl name?

Manly is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Manly?

Manly is pronounced m-ANL-ee.

How popular is the name Manly?

Manly is currently ranked #30136 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Manly?

Common nicknames for Manly include Man, May, and Manie.

Is Manly a common or rare name?

Manly is an uncommon name, ranked #30136 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Manly

Manly is a boy name .

Manly is currently ranked #30,136 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Manly include Man, May, and Manie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.