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Manning

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAN-ing /ˈmæn.ɪŋ/High

Meaning: From an English surname — 'son of the man/hero' (from Old English/Germanic mann, 'man, hero'); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Strong and sporty: Manning is the English 'son of the man/hero'. Bold, distinguished, and cool (the football Mannings).
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Origin MediumEnglish, German
MeaningFrom an English surname — 'son of the man/hero' (from Old English/Germanic mann, 'man, hero'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5329 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,840

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Manning comes from an English surname — 'son of the man' or 'son of the hero', from Old English/Germanic mann, 'man, hero' (routes layered, which we note). A bold, distinguished surname-name (the football Mannings).

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-the-man at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Manning means 'son of the man/hero' (Old English/Germanic mann, 'man, hero') — a bold surname-name made famous by football's Manning family (Peyton and Eli).
Overall data confidence 68%
Surname references — Manning — etymology

Variations

MannixMann

Nicknames

Mann

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manning mean?

Manning is English for 'son of the man/hero'.

How do you pronounce Manning?

It's said MAN-ing /ˈmæn.ɪŋ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Manning a boy or girl name?

Manning is a boy's name.

How popular is Manning?

Manning is a rare name in the U.S.

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