Mantas

A popular Lithuanian name that featured in the Top 10 throughout the 2000s, Mantas is a strong but approachable choice. Associated with Herkus Mantas, a 13th-century hero and leader of the Great Prussian Uprising, the name may be derived from the elements mantus meaning "intelligent" or from manta meaning "property, wealth" or "suitable".

Also used as a short form of names containing the mant sound, such as Mantvydas and Vidmantas, a notable bearer is ice hockey player Mantas Armalis.

Pronounced MAHN-tas.

As of October 2026, Mantas ranked #13756 for boys in US births in 2009 SSA, peaked at #9765 for boys in 2005.