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Manny
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “pet form of Manuel, God is with us”
- Meaning
- pet form of Manuel, God is with us
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- MAN-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,221
- US babies 2025
- 37
- Best rank
- #1,053 (1905)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Manny
Manny is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “pet form of Manuel, God is with us”.
Manny is a pet form of Manuel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew Immanuel, meaning God is with us. In the Book of Isaiah, Immanuel is the name of a child given as a sign, and Christians associate it with Jesus. Manny became a common nickname in Spanish-speaking and English-speaking communities, and it is sometimes used on its own. It is said MAN-ee. Notable bearers include the boxer Manny Pacquiao, a formal Emmanuel. Manny has a warm, friendly style and a strong link to its biblical roots.
Other spellings with the same sound: Mannie.
Popularity over time
Manny first appears in US Social Security records in 1900. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,053 in 1905, and the most babies received it in 2009, when 113 were named Manny. In 2025, 37 babies were named Manny, and it ranked #3,221 nationally. That is 47% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,447 in 1920, #1,596 in 1950, #1,892 in 1980, #2,005 in 2000, #1,633 in 2010, and #3,221 in 2025. Of the 4,087 US boys named Manny since records began, 16% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 626 babies. Since 2010, 945 more have been named Manny.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Brodey, Shaan, Javeon, Patricio, and Jacorey.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Manny ranked highest in New York and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #1509 | 7 |
| California | #2121 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Manny is usually pronounced MAN-ee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ny”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Mannie.
Middle names for Manny
A few middle names that flow with Manny: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Manny
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manny mean?
Manny is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “pet form of Manuel, God is with us”.
What is the origin of the name Manny?
Manny has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Manny is a pet form of Manuel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew Immanuel, meaning God is with us.
Is Manny a popular name?
Not especially. Manny ranked #3,221 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Manny a boy or girl name?
Manny is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Manny?
Manny is usually pronounced MAN-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings