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Man

OriginDiminutive of Emmanuel, Hebrew
Meaning"God is with us"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked

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US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Man

Man is an uncommon feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Vietnamese tradition, it's pronounced with a different tone than the English word and means 'ten thousand' or 'intelligence.' In Chinese contexts, depending on the character used, it can represent concepts like 'fullness' or 'literary elegance.' The name's simplicity belies its cultural depth in various Asian naming traditions. While extremely rare as a standalone given name in Western contexts, it holds significance in several Eastern cultures. As a female name, Man offers a minimalist yet meaningful choice, embodying conciseness and strength. Its cross-cultural nature gives it versatility, though its brevity and homonym status with the English word may present practical challenges in some contexts.

Man for boys

Classic nickname for Emmanuel, but best left off the birth certificate.

Pronounced MAN.

As of October 2026, Man ranked #16738 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #7479 in 2016.

Man on lists

Famous Mans

  • Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky)Boy

    American painter and photographer

  • Manuel Joseph "Man" ParrishBoy

    American composer

  • Man Mohan AdhikariBoy

    31st Prime Minister of Nepal

  • Man SinghBoy

    Rajput Raja of Jaipur, India

  • Ip ManBoy

    Chinese martial artist

  • Zhong ManBoy

    Chinese fencer

Man in pop culture

  • SupermanBoy

    a DC Comics and movies character

  • SpiderBoy

    Man, a Marvel Comics and movies character

  • BatmanBoy

    a DC Comics and movies character

  • Iron ManBoy

    a Marvel Comics and movies character, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr.

  • AntBoy

    Man, a Marvel Comics and movies character

Man in blog posts

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