Manuel

Meaning of Manuel

Manuel means "God is with us." It's a form of the name Emmanuel.

Manuel has Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese roots — browse every Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Manuel

Manuel has cooled off, slipping to #371 in 2025, down from a peak of #153 in 2005.

Notable people named Manuel

• Manuel Neuer
  German professional football goalkeeper
• Manuel Pellegrini
  Chilean football manager
• Manuel Puig
  Argentine author
• Manuel L. Quezon
  Former President of the Philippines
• Manuel Roxas
  Former President of the Philippines

Questions about the name Manuel

What does the name Manuel mean?

Manuel means manuel means "god is with us." it's a form of the name emmanuel, and it comes from Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese origins.

Is Manuel a boy's or a girl's name?

Manuel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Manuel?

In 2025, Manuel ranked #371 for boys, down from #351 the year before.

When was Manuel most popular?

Manuel peaked at #153 in 2005.