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Mannix

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAN-iks /ˈmæn.ɪks/High

Meaning: An Irish surname/name — from Mainchin, 'a little monk' (a diminutive of manach, 'monk')Low

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningAn Irish surname/name — from Mainchin, 'a little monk' (a diminutive of manach, 'monk')

U.S. rank (2024)#8700 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 517

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Mannix is an Irish surname/name — from Mainchin, 'a little monk' (a diminutive of manach, 'monk'). A crisp, classic name (said 'MAN-iks').

In the U.S. it appears as an Irish surname-name. Rare, a-little-monk at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mannix comes from the Irish Mainchin, 'a little monk' (from manach, 'monk') — a crisp surname-name (we note the surname; said 'MAN-iks').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Mannix — Irish etymology

Variations

MainchinManixManning

Nicknames

Mann

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mannix mean?

Mannix is Irish (Mainchin) for 'a little monk' (from manach, 'monk').

How do you pronounce Mannix?

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

Is Mannix a boy or girl name?

Mannix is a boy's name.

How popular is Mannix?

Mannix is a very rare name in the U.S.