Similar & Sister Names
Names Like Manus
24 similar names matched by popularity and Irish origin — Manus is derived from the Latin word "manus," meaning "hand," and was used in ancient Rome as both….
How we find these: names ranked close to Manus in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Manus
Rank #319
Shamus “Shamus is the anglicized form of the Irish name Séamas, derived from the Hebrew name Jame…”
Rank #317
Thady “Thady is an anglicized form of the Irish name Tadhg, derived from the Old Irish name Tadg…”
Rank #319
Cael “The name 'Cael' means "slender" or "fair" and derives from the Irish Gaelic word *cael* (…”
Rank #317
Aongus “Aongus means "one strength" or "unique vigor," derived from Old Irish *oen* (one) and *gu…”
Rank #316
Casie “The name 'Casie' is a variant of 'Casey,' derived from the Irish Gaelic surname *Ó Cathas…”
Rank #316
Jarleth “Jarleth derives from the Old Norse name Jarl, meaning "earl" or "nobleman," combined with…”
Rank #320
Murtagh “Murtagh derives from the Irish name Muirchertach, composed of "muir" (sea) and "chertach"…”
Rank #315
Keevan “Keevan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Caoimhín," meaning "handsome" or "fair,"…”
Rank #321
Keilan “Keilan is a modern Irish name derived from the Gaelic name Caoláin or Ceilean, meaning "s…”
Rank #321
Kern “The name Kern derives from the Irish/Gaelic word "cearnach," meaning "dark" or "swarthy,"…”
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Fearghus “Fearghus means "man of vigor" or "strong man," derived from the Old Irish elements "fear"…”
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Derval “Derval is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic elements "dear" (oak) and "bal" (settleme…”
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Donnachadha “Donnachadha means "brown warrior" or "brown fighter," derived from the Irish elements "do…”
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Macartan “Macartan is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Mac Artáin, derived from the Gaelic elem…”
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Mahon “Mahon is an anglicized form of the Irish name Ó Mathúin, derived from the Gaelic personal…”
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Riobard “Riobard is an Irish form of the name Richard, derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (p…”
Rank #321
Risteard “Risteard is the Irish form of Richard, derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (power, r…”
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Ulick “Ulick is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Uileac or Ullick, derived from the Norse na…”
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Odran “The given name 'Odran' is derived from the Old Irish name 'Odhran', meaning 'little fiery…”
Rank #314
Donal “Donal is an Irish form of the name Donald, derived from the Gaelic elements "domh" (world…”
Rank #314
Eamon “Eamon is the Irish form of Edmund, derived from the Old English elements "ead" (wealth) a…”
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Fionntan “Fionntan is an Irish given name derived from the Old Irish name Finntan, which combines "…”
Rank #314
Caomhan “Caomhan is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish element "cam" meaning "crooked" or "b…”
Rank #314
Cathaoir “Cathaoir is an Irish name meaning "warrior" or "fighter," derived from the Old Irish word…”
Sister names for Manus
Same cultural background as Manus, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
Rank #2
Fiadh “Fiadh is an Irish name meaning "wild" or "deer," derived from the Old Irish word "fíad" w…”
Rank #8
Aoife “Aoife means "radiant" or "beautiful" and derives from the Old Irish element "óenfhir" or …”
Rank #9
Meabh “Meabh (also spelled Medb or Maeve) means "intoxicating" or "she who intoxicates" and deri…”
Rank #13
Eabha “The name 'Eabha' is the Irish Gaelic form of 'Eve,' meaning "life" or "living one," deriv…”
Rank #17
Saoirse “Saoirse means "freedom" and derives from Old Irish, composed of the elements "saor" (free…”
Rank #19
Croia “The name 'Croia' is a modern Irish feminine name, likely derived from the Irish word *cro…”
Rank #22
Orla “Orla is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Órfhlaith," combining "ór" (gold) and "fla…”
Rank #27
Mona “Mona derives from the Arabic name Mona (منى), meaning "wishes" or "desires," rooted in th…”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Manus" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Manus include Shamus, Thady, Cael.
What is the origin of the name Manus?
Manus is a Irish name. Manus is derived from the Latin word "manus," meaning "hand," and was used in ancient Rome as both a practical term and a given name.
What are good sister names for Manus?
If Manus is used for one child, Fiadh is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.