Spelling Variants
Manoel vs Manuel: Which Spelling?
Manoel and Manuel are variant spellings of the same name derived from Hebrew Immanuel, differing only in Galician vs Spanish orthography.
Global Rank #5
Manoel
Origin: Galician
Manoel means "God is with us," derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּ אֵל), combining the elements "imanu" (with us) and "el" (God).
Global Rank #5
Manuel
Origin: Spanish
Manuel means "God is with us," derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּ אֵל), combining "imanu" (with us) and "el" (God).
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Manuel currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.