Menachem

Menachem is a boy's name of English 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 205 boys in the United States.

Menachem at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Menachem

Menachem belongs to the English & American 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, Menachem first appears in Social Security records in 1948. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #834 in 1994, and in 2024 205 babies received the name — 6,855 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Menachem in US records

First recorded (US)
1948
Best US rank
#834 in 1994
Peak year
2014
Babies named Menachem in 2024
205
Total since 1880
6,855

Menachem in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#898 in 1996
Babies named Menachem in 2025
12
Total since 1996
328

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Menachem mean?

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

Is Menachem a boy or girl name?

Menachem is a boy name. In 2024, 205 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Menachem?

Menachem comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Menachem?

Menachem first appears in US records in 1948. Its best-ever ranking was #834 in 1994, and 205 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].