2,963births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
1999Peak · Catalonia
#166Catalonia 2025
Manel is a boy name family recorded 2,963 times in 2 countries since 1997. It ranks highest today in Catalonia (#166 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Catalonia in 1999, at 213.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Manel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manel | Catalan | 2,053 | 🇪🇸 Catalonia | #166 | 1999 | ▼ 38 % |
| Manel | Catalan | 470 | 🇫🇷 France | #1003 | 2025 | new |
| Manaël | French | 440 | 🇫🇷 France | #1971 | 2018 | ▲ 90 % |
How we grouped these names
- Manel ↔ Manaël — spelling variant
Questions about Manel
How popular is the name Manel?
In 2025 it ranked #166 in Catalonia. Official registers record 2,963 births across 2 countries.
What is Manel in other languages?
Manaël (French).
When was Manel most popular?
It peaked in Catalonia in 1999, at 213.1 births per 100,000.
Is Manel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Manel is a boy name.