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Mann is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English and Germanic name with multiple origins: from "man" (person), a diminutive of Germanic names like Herman, or a topographic name.”, and peaked in popularity in 1918.

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What Mann Means

An English and Germanic name with multiple origins: from "man" (person), a diminutive of Germanic names like Herman, or a topographic name.

The Story of Mann

This name carries the solid, no-nonsense resonance of a builder, a writer, a person who gets things done.

Mann is a name with sturdy roots in English and Germanic traditions. It can stem from the word 'man' itself, meaning a person, or serve as a shortened form of Germanic names like Herman, signifying 'army man.' It also has topographic origins.

When you consider Mann for your son, you see a child who is grounded and resilient. It’s a name for someone who will be direct and practical, possessing an inner strength that faces life with a quiet confidence.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Thomas Mann

    Nobel Prize-winning German novelist and essayist.

  • Daniel Mann

    American film and television director and producer.

Personality Traits

StrongResilientDirectPractical

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Peak Year

#7 in 1918

Total Births

132

First Recorded

1909

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