US Popularity Rank: 649

Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: God is with us

If the name Manuel has grown in popularity, it’s probably because of the enormous success of the Broadway musical Hamilton and its genius creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. This name is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, which has Greek and Hebrew roots and means “God is with us.” It’s widely given to boys throughout Spanish-speaking nations, the US, and Europe. Manuel can also be shortened to the adorable and playful nickname Manny.