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Manolo

♂ Boy

Pronounced ma-NOH-loh /ma.ˈno.lo/Medium

Meaning: God is with usMedium

In 30 seconds: Manolo is a Spanish boy's name meaning 'God is with us.' It is a warm, affectionate Spanish form of Manuel.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningGod is with us
U.S. rank (2025)#1534 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births113 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,523

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519652025

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

Manolo carries the meaning 'God is with us,' the sense of Emmanuel, which it descends from through the Spanish Manuel. As a pet form it has a familiar, friendly tone in Spanish-speaking countries. The fuller relatives Emmanuel, Immanuel, and the Basque Imanol trace the same root.

The rolling 'l' and open 'o' sounds give it a lively, distinctly Spanish rhythm. Bearers include shoe designer Manolo Blahnik and Real Madrid footballer Manolo Sanchís.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Manolo 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 - Manolo — 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

  • ★Manolo Blahnik (1942–present)
    Spanish fashion designer and founder of the eponymous high-end shoe brand.
  • ★Manolo Sanchís (1965–present)
    Spanish footballer and Real Madrid one-club legend who played over 700 matches for the club.

If you like Manolo…

Emmanuel— A listed root name carrying the 'God is with us' meaning.
Immanuel— A listed source spelling of the underlying name.
Danilo— shares Manolo's Spanish roots
Gonzalo— shares the -lo ending
Carmello— shares Manolo's Spanish roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manolo mean?

Manolo is usually explained as meaning 'God is with us' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Manolo?

It's commonly said ma-NOH-loh /ma.ˈno.lo/.

Is Manolo a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Manolo?

In 2024, Manolo ranked #1988 in the U.S. for boys, with 78 births recorded.

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