Manning Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Manning Name at a Glance

Name	Manning
Meaning	Son of a hero.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Manning Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Manning means “Son of a hero”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Manning Name Origin

Our database records Manning under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Manning a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Manning is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Manning

When considering Manning for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.