boy's name
Manasse
mah-nah-SAY (French)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 297
Manasse is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Manasse is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in France in 2024, when 20 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1994.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Manasse Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 60 |
How Popular Is Manasse?
In 2024, Manasse was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Manasse Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Manasse Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Manassé | Manassé is a rare spelling of Manasse, written with an acute accent and recorded about 140 times, mostly in France. | 140 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Manasse
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Manasse Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Manasse over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Manasse
- French mah-nah-SAY
Sibling Names for Manasse
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Manasse — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Manasse
How popular is the name Manasse?
In 2024, Manasse was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Manasse a girl's or a boy's name?
Manasse is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Manasse?
Manasse has 3 syllables.
When was Manasse most popular?
Manasse peaked in 2024, when 20 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Manasse a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Manasse currently ranks #3,890 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.