Meaning & Origin
A surname from Irish.
Manning is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, from the Irish surname Ó Mainnín, meaning 'descendant of Mainín' — a diminutive of the Irish main, meaning 'active' or 'nimble.'
In American culture, Manning is indelibly associated with football royalty — Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, both Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks, have made the name synonymous with athletic excellence and family tradition. As a given name, it combines the warmth of a beloved surname with the Irish heritage of its original roots, making it a natural choice for football-loving families.