Manu

Gender Usage of the Name Manu

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Manu is predominantly used as a name for boys. Approximately 92.92% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.

Popularity of the Name Manu

• Worldwide

  #1606 Boy’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #3961 Boy’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #3422 Boy’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #1789 Boy’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Manu is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Manu ranked #1,606 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,498 in 2024 — an improvement of 892 places. Manu shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.

Historically, its best recorded position was #1,359 in 2007. Its lowest recorded position was #4,307 in 1996. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 426 places (from #2,032 to #1,606).

Characteristics of the Name Manu

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names

Length

4 letters — Short Boy Names

Starts with

M — Boy Names Starting with M

Ends with

u — Boy Names Ending in “u”

Name AestheticMethodology

Manu consists of two syllables and ends in a deep uw vowel, creating a stable, resonance-heavy sound. This phonetic weight contributes to a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic. In tradition, the name is associated with the progenitor figure Manu from Hindu mythology.

Middle Names For Manu

Middle names used with ManuMethodology

Manu is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Manu Alexander · Manu Nagjibhai · Manu Govind · Manu Mathew · Manu JermaineView all 6 boy middle names.

• Total 11 middle names used with Manu
• 4 girl middle names used with Manu

Middle name suggestions for ManuMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Manu is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.

Examples: Manu Joseph · Manu Junior · Manu Gerald · Manu Justin · Manu Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Manu

Sound Like Manu Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Hyman · Manny · Minh · View all 39 names

Spelled Like Manu Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Manau · Manua · Mani · View all 6 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Manu Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Matthew · Andrew · Mathew · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ricky · Leroy · Tristan · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Manu”

Dictionary Meaning of "Manu"Methodology

• A title accorded to the progenitor of mankind, first king to rule this earth, who saves mankind from the universal flood

  Examples

  • Agni is the one who is introduced by Manu, who is kindled by Manu; one requests him to rule at the present sacrifice, as he had done it for Manu, when he "offered the first oblation, with kindled fire, with his (attentive) heart and soul, along with the seven priests" to the gods (X, 63, 7).

• The progenitor of the Aryan root race, who are said to have originated in Atlantis

• A male given name from Sanskrit commonly used in India

More Info

How to Spell Manu in ASL

• M
• a
• n
• u

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