Manu
Meaning: “man, mankind”
About the name Manu
Manu is a boy name with Sanskrit roots, meaning “man, mankind”.
It has a unique, short & sweet feel. In 2025, Manu ranked #4486 for boys in the US, with 23 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2006. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Manu were boys.
Etymology
From Sanskrit, meaning “man, mankind”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Manu”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #4486
- In 2015
- #5435
- Babies in 2025
- 23
Popularity of Manu, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Manu
Manu is already short and sweet, so it doesn't usually get a nickname.
Names similar to Manu
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.