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The baby name Manolo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /maˈnolo/ (Spanish); English approximation: mah-NOH-loh.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Pronunciation: /maˈnolo/ (Spanish); English approximation: mah-NOH-loh

What is the meaning of the name Manolo ?

The baby name Manolo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /maˈnolo/ (Spanish); English approximation: mah-NOH-loh.

Manolo is in Origin.

Manolo is the Spanish familiar form of Manuel, ultimately derived from Hebrew Immanuel/Emmanuel, meaning “God is with us.” While it began as a nickname, in many Spanish-speaking countries it has been recorded as an independent given name since the 20th century, prized for its warmth and everyday charm. Use is strongest in Spain and Latin America, where Manolo conveys an approachable, traditional feel without formality.

Related forms include Manuel (Spanish, Portuguese), Manoel (older Portuguese), Manel (Catalan), Manolis (Greek), Emanuele (Italian), and Immanuel/Emmanuel (biblical). Diminutives and variants within Spanish include Manu, Manolito, Lolo, Manolín, and the feminine Manola/Manuela. Notable bearers range from shoe designer Manolo Blahnik and flamenco guitarist Manolo Sanlúcar to pop-rock singer Manolo García and footballer Manolo Gabbiadini, all of whom have helped keep the nickname-turned-name visible in modern culture.

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Manolo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HN 0 #22 1 704
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
Spain Boys 0 #59 14,532 5,610
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
PR Boys 0 #138 38 2,508
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
Spain 0 #155 478 2,326
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
UY 0 #179 4 2,477
GT Boys 0 #183 542 7,625
EC Boys 0 #185 55 3,322
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
GT 0 #222 93 5,948
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
MX Boys 0 #238 2,348 16,355
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
GR Boys 0 #255 13 6,912
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
PE 0 #278 33 6,350
CO Boys 0 #288 1,641 15,656
Canada Boys 2024 #299 8 2,588
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
CL Boys 0 #307 666 13,390
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
MX 0 #325 89 8,339
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
UY Boys 0 #329 73 5,922
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
AR Boys 0 #331 144 7,628
PT Boys 0 #339 29 7,951
PH Boys 0 #348 36 11,440
PA Boys 0 #353 132 9,305
PE Boys 0 #357 1,020 14,506
France Boys 2021 #358 30 2,865
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
IT Boys 0 #361 3,049 10,046
BO 0 #364 18 6,868
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
CR Boys 0 #381 108 10,188
CL 0 #390 22 6,867
CO 0 #426 55 7,768
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
BO Boys 0 #487 106 9,244
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
GT Girls 0 #538 4 7,500
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IT 0 #560 156 4,183
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #569 7 12,054
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
BR Boys 0 #689 63 12,213
QA Boys 0 #693 15 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
KW Boys 0 #760 10 18,755
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
Spain Girls 0 #788 197 5,561
United States Boys 2024 #815 78 7,044
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
OM Boys 0 #871 11 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #898 55 5,697
NL Boys 0 #901 51 5,873
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,054 25 16,140
MA 0 #1,072 57 20,986
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,079 14 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,154 30 17,781
DZ 0 #1,157 20 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,266 7 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,424 23 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,513 102 28,008

Manolo is popular in 61 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
Wallonia, Belgium
AE

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People also ask about Manolo

Manolo is predominantly a boy's name.
Manolo is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /maˈnolo/ (Spanish); English approximation: mah-NOH-loh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Manolito, Manu, Lolo and Manuel.
Yes — Manolo ranked #299 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Manolo ranks highest in Canada (#299 in 2024).
Manolo's popularity is rising. It moved from #362 in 2011 to #358 in 2021 in France.