US Popularity Rank: 8363

Origin: British

Meaning: Son of the man

With British origins, Manning is a boy’s name which quite literally means “son of the man.” For fans of football, chances are that the name Manning holds great meaning. Former quarterbacks and brothers Peyton and Eli Manning have both won the Super Bowl on two occasions. Peyton won during his time with both the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, whereas Eli was a one-man show winning both is Super Bowls with the New York Giants. For those with ties to any of these teams, Manning is an excellent choice.