Man
- Pronunciation
- [Man]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Benefit
- Origin
- Arabic
Man Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 207 baby boys have been named Man. The name peaked in 1982 with 10 US births that year (rank #4121).
Top States for Man
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Man births are: California (10), New York (10).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Man
If you like Man's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
3-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Man's exact length and starting letter: Mab, Mac, Mae, Mai, Mal.
Quick Facts About Man
Famous People Named Man
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Man.
- Man Ray was an illustrious modernist artist and was known for his experimental photography.
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Compare Man to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Man against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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