What does Ines mean?
Inès is a French and Spanish form of Agnes, “pure” or “holy.”
What does Manon mean?
Manon is a French pet form of Marie, sharing its debated meanings.
Ines vs Manon
Which is more popular?
Ines is more popular than Manon today: about 213 US babies were given the name Ines in 2025, compared with 10 named Manon.
| Ines | Manon | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Pure, holy | Bitter; beloved |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ee-NESS | mah-NOHN |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1883 | 1917 |
| Peak year | 2025 (213) | 1999 (26) |
| In 2025 | 213 | 10 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ines
Manon
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ines | Manon |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 890 | 47 |
| 2010s | 949 | 61 |
| 2000s | 761 | 161 |
| 1990s | 522 | 175 |
| 1980s | 335 | 47 |
| 1970s | 359 | 75 |
| 1960s | 379 | 102 |
| 1950s | 255 | 73 |
| 1940s | 217 | 25 |
| 1930s | 410 | 26 |
| 1920s | 761 | 36 |
| 1910s | 605 | 5 |
| 1900s | 186 | 0 |
| 1890s | 104 | 0 |
| 1880s | 18 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ines or Manon more popular?
Ines is more popular than Manon today: about 213 US babies were given the name Ines in 2025, compared with 10 named Manon.
What is the difference between Ines and Manon?
Ines means Pure, holy (French origin), while Manon means Bitter; beloved (French origin).
Which name is older, Ines or Manon?
In US records, Ines first appears in 1883 and Manon in 1917, so Ines has the longer recorded history.