US Popularity:11716
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):German, Irish, Norse, Scottish
Meaning:Illustrious, mighty, great
When a soul as glorious as baby’s enters the world, names like Manus enter the spotlight. With roots that stretch far into the past, Manus derives from the Scottish and Irish surname McManus, from the Gaelic Mac Maghnuis, meaning “son of Manus.” Going deeper, Manus was brought to Ireland by Norse tribes, who coined the name from the Latin Magnus. Carrying the imperial meanings “illustrious,” “mighty,” and “great,” it’s no wonder Manus commands interest and respect as an impressive personal name for boys!

Manus Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2006
#24569
in 2006
- 5892
from 2004
In comparison to the previous year's data
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