Manuel \m(a)-nuel\ as a boy's name is pronounced mahn-WEL. It is of Spanish origin. Short form of Emmanuel (Hebrew) "God is with us". Manolito was one of Spain's greatest matadors. Shoe designer Manolo Blahnik; artist Manuel Ocampo; baseball player Manny Ramirez.

Manuel has 6 variant forms: Mannie, Manny, Mano, Manolito, Manolo and Manuelo.

Baby names that sound like Manuel are Manual, Manley and Manlea.