Menno

Menno - A very unique male name

Menno appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1669. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Menno and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Menno? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Menno. The baby boy name Menno was given to 16 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2670 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 91,643 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Menno peaked in popularity 82 years ago in 1944 on position 1382.

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Menno is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Menno is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #583 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,191.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Menno is where you live.

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Menno origin and meaning

Frisian / Dutch, short form

A Frisian and Dutch short form of names built on the Germanic element mein, 'power, strength'

Menno is a traditional Frisian name, forever tied to Menno Simons, the Dutch Anabaptist leader whose followers became the Mennonites. It has appeared in US data since 1915, largely in Dutch and Mennonite communities, and reached its best year in 2024. It is a heritage name with a real historical anchor.

Attested etymology

Menno is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Menno, pop culture references for the name Menno and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Menno

We've found the following names that sound similar to Menno, sorted by popularity.

Manny / Minh / Moe / Mina / Mannie / Moua / Mayo / Manu / Min / My /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Menno

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Menno a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Menno?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MEN-oh · /ˈmɛnoʊ/

Around the world

• Menno (Dutch) — Used as-is, a traditional Dutch and Frisian name.
• Menno (German) — Used as-is in northern Germany.

Famous bearers

• Menno Simons — Dutch Anabaptist leader from whom the Mennonites take their name (1496–1561) Historical

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Why parents choose it

Menno is a sturdy Dutch heritage name with a famous reformer's story behind it.

Worth knowing

• Outside Dutch and Mennonite circles it will be misheard as a nickname or a surname.