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Manny

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAN-ee /ˈmæn.i/Medium

Meaning: God is with usMedium

In 30 seconds: Manny is an English short form of Emmanuel, meaning 'God is with us.' It is the warm, casual face of a weighty biblical name.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningGod is with us
U.S. rank (2024)#2721 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,047

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919002024

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

History & Origin

Manny is a friendly English nickname for Emmanuel or Immanuel, Hebrew-rooted names meaning 'God is with us.' It takes a solemn, scriptural name and makes it everyday and approachable. Forms like Emmanouel and the Basque Imanol show the parent name across cultures.

It is well known through actor Manny Jacinto and boxing champion and senator Manny Pacquiao, giving it both charm and grit. The short, upbeat sound has helped it stand on its own rather than only as a nickname.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Manny is 'God is with us', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Manny — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ManvelImanolEmmanuelImmanuelEmmanouel

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Manny Jacinto (1987–present)
    Canadian actor, played Jason Mendoza in The Good Place.
  • ★Manny Pacquiao (1978–present)
    Filipino boxer, eight-division world champion and senator.

If you like Manny…

Emmanuel— The full name Manny is short for, meaning 'God is with us.'
Immanuel— An alternate spelling of the same biblical name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Manny mean?

Manny is usually explained as meaning 'God is with us' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Manny?

It's commonly said MAN-ee /ˈmæn.i/.

Is Manny a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Manny is used as a boy name.

How popular is Manny?

In 2024, Manny ranked #2721 in the U.S. for boys, with 48 births recorded.