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Manning

MAN-ing

Popularity

#4803

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

1,860

Peak Year

#44 in 1916

First Recorded

1881

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This surname derives from the Old English personal name 'Manna,' meaning 'man' or 'hero.' It was originally an occupational surname for someone who worked for or was a kinsman of Manna.

Numerology

1

The Leader

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Peyton Manning

    Legendary NFL quarterback, widely considered one of the greatest of all time.

  • Archie Manning

    Former NFL quarterback and father of Peyton and Eli Manning.

Personality Traits

StrongLeaderReliableDetermined

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