Manual
Pronunciation: [ m-ANY-oo-uhl ]
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Manual first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 523 babies have been named Manual in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Manual is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,029 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,029
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Manual
Manual is a boy name .
Manual is currently ranked #20,029 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Manual include Man, Manu, Manuy, Manuie, May, Maie, and Mankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Manual include Manuel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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