Manuel Goforth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Manuel Goforth — God with us.
272K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Manuel Goforth is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Manuel is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Manuel is a masculine given name originating in the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל‎), which means "God with us." It was reportedly brought from the Byzantine Empire (as Μανουήλ) to Western Europe, mainly Germany, Portugal and Spain, where it has been used since at least the 13th century. The name is popular in Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Romanian, Greek (Latinised as Manolis), Polish, and Dutch. Manny, Manolo or Manu are often used as nicknames. Its feminine variant is Manuela. The surname Goforth: People with the surname Charles Wayne Goforth (1931–2018), American politician D. Bruce Goforth, American politician Darren Goforth, US sheriff's deputy shot in 2015 David Goforth, American Baseball player Jonathan Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Ralen Goforth (born 2000), American football player Randall Goforth, American football player Robert Goforth, American politician Rosalind Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Susan Goforth, American actress William Goforth (doctor) (1766–1817), American politician William Goforth (1731–1807), American politician Goforth, Kentucky, an u. Manuel is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 272K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Manuel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Manuel

Meaning: God with us.

Greek

Manuel is a masculine given name originating in the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל‎), which means "God with us." It was reportedly brought from the Byzantine Empire (as Μανουήλ) to Western Europe, mainly Germany, Portugal and Spain, where it has been used since at least the 13th century. The name is popular in Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Romanian, Greek (Latinised as Manolis), Polish, and Dutch. Manny, Manolo or Manu are often used as nicknames. Its feminine variant is Manuela.

Surname: Goforth

English

People with the surname Charles Wayne Goforth (1931–2018), American politician D. Bruce Goforth, American politician Darren Goforth, US sheriff's deputy shot in 2015 David Goforth, American Baseball player Jonathan Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Ralen Goforth (born 2000), American football player Randall Goforth, American football player Robert Goforth, American politician Rosalind Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Susan Goforth, American actress William Goforth (doctor) (1766–1817), American politician William Goforth (1731–1807), American politician Goforth, Kentucky, an u.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Manuel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Manuel by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Manuel Goforth

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Manuel Goforth:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Manuel?
The first name Manuel originates from Greek. Manuel is a masculine given name originating in the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל‎), which means "God with us." It was reportedly brought from the Byzantine Empire (as Μανουήλ) to Western Europe, mainly Germany, Portugal and Spain, where it has been used since at least the 13th century. The name is popular in Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Romanian, Greek (Latinised as Manolis), Polish, and Dutch. Manny, Manolo or Manu are often used as nicknames. Its feminine variant is Manuela.
When was Manuel most popular?
The name Manuel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Goforth?
The surname Goforth originates from English. People with the surname Charles Wayne Goforth (1931–2018), American politician D. Bruce Goforth, American politician Darren Goforth, US sheriff's deputy shot in 2015 David Goforth, American Baseball player Jonathan Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Ralen Goforth (born 2000), American football player Randall Goforth, American football player Robert Goforth, American politician Rosalind Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Susan Goforth, American actress William Goforth (doctor) (1766–1817), American politician William Goforth (1731–1807), American politician Goforth, Kentucky, an u.
What are the origins of the name Manuel Goforth?
The name Manuel Goforth combines two different traditions: the first name Manuel has Greek roots, while the surname Goforth originates from English.
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