Manu
A boys’ name of Sanskrit origin, meaning man or mankind; progenitor in Hindu tradition.
Babies a year
5
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#3684
5 babies
In 2025, 5 babies in England and Wales were named Manu. In the US, 17 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 27 in 2006.
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