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The baby name Manco is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmanko/ (MAHN-koh).

Manco is Quechua in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Quechua
Pronunciation: /ˈmanko/ (MAHN-koh)

What is the meaning of the name Manco ?

The baby name Manco is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmanko/ (MAHN-koh).

Manco is Quechua in Origin.

Manco is the hispanicized rendering of Quechua Manqo (also written Manqu/Manku), a personal name element associated with the Inca royal lineage. Its precise lexical meaning is debated; in imperial compounds it functioned as a proper name rather than a transparent word. In the famed pairing Manqo Qhapaq (Spanish: Manco Cápac), qhapaq means “mighty, noble, rich,” so the whole is often understood as “Manco the great.” The name is unrelated to the Spanish adjective manco “one-armed.”

The best-known bearers are Manco Cápac, the legendary founder of Cusco and first Sapa Inca, and Manco Inca Yupanqui (c.1515–1544), leader of the Neo‑Inca resistance at Vilcabamba during the Spanish conquest. Spanish chroniclers standardized the spelling Manco, which remains most familiar internationally. Modern given-name use is rare but sees periodic revival in Andean cultural circles. Variants and spellings include Manqo, Manku, Manqu, Manko, and Mancco; the compound forms Manco Cápac and Manco Inca are historical.

Manco has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Manco

Manco Capac Royal · Born 1200 · Inca Empire Manco Capac is known as the legendary first ruler and founder of the Inca Empire. He is often associated with establishing the city of Cusco, which became the heart of the Inca civilization. His story is steeped in mythology, with tales of him being sent by the sun god Inti to bring order and civilization to the people. Manco Inca Royal · Born 1515 · Peru Manco Inca was a significant figure in the history of Peru, known for being one of the last native rulers of the Inca Empire during the Spanish conquest. He initially collaborated with the Spanish but later led a rebellion against them, establishing a Neo-Inca State in Vilcabamba.

Manco – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
BO 0 #404 5 6,868
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
HK Boys 0 #551 7 12,905
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
PE Boys 0 #860 19 14,506
CO Boys 0 #904 17 15,656
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,165 14 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,230 7 25,928
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,406 66 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,421 26 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Manco is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Manco

Manco is predominantly a boy's name.
Manco is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈmanko/ (MAHN-koh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Manqo, Manco Cápac, Manco Inca and Manko.
Manco is a name of Quechua origin, traditionally used in Peru. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Peru and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 2 notable people named Manco are in our database, including Manco Capac (Royal), Manco Inca (Royal).