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Manon

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Pronounced mah-NOHN /mɑˈnɔn/Medium

Meaning: Manon is the French diminutive of Marie, from the Hebrew Miriam — a name whose meaning has never been settled. It has been a beloved French name for centuries and is familiar from the opera Manon and from Marcel Pagnol's Manon des Sources.Medium

In 30 seconds: French and softly nasal: Manon is the French pet form of Marie (said 'mah-NOHN').
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningManon is the French diminutive of Marie, from the Hebrew Miriam — a name whose meaning has never been settled. It has been a beloved French name for centuries and is familiar from the opera Manon and from Marcel Pagnol's Manon des Sources.
U.S. rank (2024)#14567 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 823

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019172024

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

Manon is the French diminutive of Marie, from the Hebrew Miriam. It has been a household name in France for generations, and its literary and operatic bearers — Massenet's Manon, Pagnol's Manon des Sources — have kept it in the air. English speakers approximate its nasal ending (said 'mah-NOHN').

In the U.S. it is very rare, while it remains a steady favorite in France. Chic, gentle, and classic.

Did you know? Manon has been carried by an opera and by one of the best-loved films of Provence — Manon des Sources — which is part of why the name feels so thoroughly French.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Manon — French diminutive of Marie (< Hebrew Miriam)

Variations

MarionMarieManou

Nicknames

ManoNono

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manon mean?

Manon is the French diminutive of Marie, from Hebrew Miriam; the meaning of Mary itself has never been settled.

How do you pronounce Manon?

It's said mah-NOHN /mɑˈnɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the second, with a nasal French ending.

Is Manon a boy or girl name?

Manon is a girl's name.

How popular is Manon?

Manon is very rare in the U.S., though it is a steady favorite in France.

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