Manny
God is with us (Hebrew, diminutive of Emmanuel or Manuel)
Manny is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 362, with 19,733 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
God is with us (Hebrew, diminutive of Emmanuel or Manuel)
Manny originated as a diminutive of the biblical name Emmanuel (via Spanish Manuel or English Emmanuel). In the Philippines, it has long functioned both as a familiar nickname for men named Manuel and as a standalone legal given name, heavily popularized across multiple generations.
Manny is an English diminutive of Emmanuel or Manuel, derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel meaning 'God is with us'. In the Philippines, it transitioned from a common nickname into a widely registered independent given name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a registered given name or as a pet name for Manuel, Emmanuel, or Emmanuelito. It carries a strong everyman appeal and athletic cultural cachet in the Philippines.
Related forms
- Manuel Spanish
- Immanuel Hebrew
- Emmanuel English
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Manny with common surname pairs
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How do I use Manny with two Filipino surnames?
Manny is the given name. The full name is Manny + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Manny a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Manny is number 362, with 19,733 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.