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Manon

OriginFrench, diminutive of Marie
Meaning"bitter"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#9864

2025 SSA

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Manon

Manon is an endearing French pet name for Marie or Marianne; it has the international yet straightforward feel that makes it a viable import. Manon of the Spring was a gorgeous French film, Manon Lescaut a 1731 novel by Abbe Prevost, set in France and Louisiana, that was controversial in its day. It formed the basis of operas by Puccini and Massenet, and several films and TV series.

Manon is currently a Top 50 name in France and Belgium, and is also relatively common among Welsh speakers. British actors Damian Lewis, of Homeland and Helen McCrory have a daughter named Manon.

Manon is also given to boys.

Pronounced mah-NOHN.

As of October 2026, Manon ranked #9864 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2575 in 1928, Nameberry popularity #430.

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Famous Manons

  • MarieGirl

    Jeanne Phlippon "Manon" Roland, French revolutionary

  • Manon BallettiGirl

    Italian lover of Casanova

  • (Alma) Manon GropiusGirl

    Austrian artists' muse

  • Manon Maria BollegrafGirl

    Dutch tennis player

  • Manon PerreaultGirl

    Canadian MP

  • Hermanna "Manon" FokkeGirl

    Dutch MP

  • Gabriëlla Maria "Manon" MelisGirl

    Dutch footballer

  • Manon RheaumeGirl

    Canadian ice hockey player; first and only woman to play in a National Hockey League exhibition game

  • Manon MathewsGirl

    American comedienne

  • Manon Smith (b. 1996)Girl

    daughter of drummer Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers

  • Manon Llodra (b. 2004)Girl

    daughter of tennis player Michael Llodra

  • Manon Lewis (b. 2006)Girl

    daughter of actors Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory

  • Manon Bousquet (b. 2010)Girl

    daughter of French swimmers Laure Manaudou and Frederick Bousquet

  • Manon Von GerkanGirl

    German fashion model

  • Manon (Meret Manon Bannerman)Girl

    Member of global girl group “KATSEYE”

  • Manon LagrèveGirl

    Great British Baking Show Contestant

Manon in pop culture

  • ManonGirl

    in "Jean de Florette" and "Manon des Sources"

  • "Manon LescautGirl

    " short novel by Antoine François Prevost and opera by Giacomo Puccini

  • "Manon"Girl

    a Ballet

  • Manon BlackbeakGirl

    from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas

  • "Manon of the SpringGirl

    " 1986 French,language film

  • ManonGirl

    from the TV show "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir"

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