Manolo

Manolo is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 78 boys in the United States.

Manolo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Manolo

Manolo belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Manolo first appears in Social Security records in 1965. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1744 in 2017, and in 2024 78 babies received the name — 1,410 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Manolo in US records

First recorded (US)
1965
Best US rank
#1744 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Manolo in 2024
78
Total since 1880
1,410

Manolo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#3467 in 2003
Babies named Manolo in 2020
3
Total since 1996
6

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Manolo mean?

The meaning of Manolo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Manolo a boy or girl name?

Manolo is a boy name. In 2024, 78 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Manolo?

Manolo comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Manolo?

Manolo first appears in US records in 1965. Its best-ever ranking was #1744 in 2017, and 78 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.