Manfred - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Manfred \m(a)-nf-red, man-fred\ is pronounced MAN-fred. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "man of peace". Used by Bryon for an antihero in an epic poem.

Manfred has 5 variant forms: Manfredo, Manfrid, Manfried, Mannfred and Mannfryd.

Manfred is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Manfred. Compare Manfred with related baby names.