Manuel Matz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Manuel Matz — God with us.
272K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Manuel Matz 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 Matz: Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 1. 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: Matz

French

Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 1.

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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:

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Notable People Named Manuel Matz

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 Matz:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Matz?
The surname Matz originates from French. Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Manuel Matz?
The name Manuel Matz combines two different traditions: the first name Manuel has Greek roots, while the surname Matz originates from French.
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