Manolito
God is with us (Hebrew via Spanish diminutive)
Manolito is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 390, with 18,066 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
God is with us (Hebrew via Spanish diminutive)
Manolito is a Spanish diminutive of Manolo, which is an affectionate hypocoristic form of Manuel (derived from Hebrew Immanuel, meaning 'God is with us'). In the Philippines, it became established as an independent official baptismal and registered first name rather than merely a pet form.
Manolito is a Spanish diminutive of Manolo, which is a pet form of Manuel (ultimately from the Hebrew Immanuel). It entered Philippine naming traditions through Spanish colonial influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Filipino nicknames such as Lito, Manny, or Noli. It is generally perceived as a classic mid-to-late 20th-century name in the Philippines.
Related forms
- Manolito Spanish
- Manuel Spanish
Would your family give Manolito?
Mark it if your family would give this first name. The count is for 2026 on this site. It is not the civil registry, and it is not babies registered in 2024. One browser can choose a name once in the year.
No family on this site has marked Manolito for 2026 yet.
Manolito with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
Related boy names
About the name Manolito
How do I use Manolito with two Filipino surnames?
Manolito is the given name. The full name is Manolito + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Manolito a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Manolito is number 390, with 18,066 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.