What origin is the name Manasseh?

Manasseh comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Manasseh a popular name?

Manasseh is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Manasseh?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Manasseh — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Manasseh

Q: Is Manasseh a rare name?

Yes. Manasseh does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Manasseh

Manasseh

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Manasseh is a hebrew boy's name meaning "To forget. the elder son of joseph in the old testament; forgetfulness, he that is forgotten".

Parents who choose Manasseh pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "To forget. the elder son of joseph in the old testament; forgetfulness, he that is forgotten". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.