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Manolo
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “Spanish pet form of Manuel, "God with us"”
- Meaning
- Spanish pet form of Manuel, "God with us"
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- mah-NOH-loh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,534
- US babies 2025
- 113
- Best rank
- #1,534 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Manolo
Manolo is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “Spanish pet form of Manuel, "God with us"”.
Manolo is a Spanish pet form of Manuel, which comes from the Hebrew Immanuel, "God is with us," a title that appears in Isaiah and in the Gospel of Matthew. In Spain and Latin America Manolo is so familiar that it is often used as a name in its own right, and its own diminutive is Manolito. The shoe designer Manolo Blahnik made it widely recognized in the English-speaking world. It is said mah-NOH-loh, with the stress on the middle syllable. Related names include Emmanuel, Manny and Manuela. In Spain the name also appears in the familiar form Manolete.
Popularity over time
Manolo first appears in US Social Security records in 1965. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,534, and its highest count, 113 babies. Use has grown 64% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,368 in 1980, #6,649 in 2000, #3,683 in 2010, and #1,534 in 2025. Of the 1,524 US boys named Manolo since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 470 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Percival, Khaled, Mendel, Summit, and Hendrick.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Manolo ranked highest in Arizona, Colorado, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #703 | 9 |
| Colorado | #817 | 6 |
| California | #951 | 24 |
| Texas | #1157 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Manolo is usually pronounced mah-NOH-loh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-lo”.
Middle names for Manolo
A few middle names that flow with Manolo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Manolo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manolo mean?
Manolo is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “Spanish pet form of Manuel, "God with us"”.
What is the origin of the name Manolo?
Manolo has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Manolo is a Spanish pet form of Manuel, which comes from the Hebrew Immanuel, "God is with us," a title that appears in Isaiah and in the Gospel of Matthew.
Is Manolo a popular name?
Not especially. Manolo ranked #1,534 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Manolo a boy or girl name?
Manolo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Manolo?
Manolo is usually pronounced mah-NOH-loh. 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