What does Manon mean?
Manon is a French pet form of Marie, sharing its debated meanings.
What does Capucine mean?
Capucine is the French word for the nasturtium flower.
Manon vs Capucine
Which is more popular?
Manon is more popular than Capucine today: about 10 US babies were given the name Manon in 2025, compared with 0 named Capucine.
| Manon | Capucine | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Bitter; beloved | Nasturtium flower |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | mah-NOHN | kah-poo-SEEN |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1917 | 1961 |
| Peak year | 1999 (26) | 1965 (14) |
| In 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Manon
Capucine
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Manon | Capucine |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | 0 |
| 2010s | 61 | 0 |
| 2000s | 161 | 8 |
| 1990s | 175 | 0 |
| 1980s | 47 | 0 |
| 1970s | 75 | 33 |
| 1960s | 102 | 66 |
| 1950s | 73 | 0 |
| 1940s | 25 | 0 |
| 1930s | 26 | 0 |
| 1920s | 36 | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Manon or Capucine more popular?
Manon is more popular than Capucine today: about 10 US babies were given the name Manon in 2025, compared with 0 named Capucine.
What is the difference between Manon and Capucine?
Manon means Bitter; beloved (French origin), while Capucine means Nasturtium flower (French origin).
Which name is older, Manon or Capucine?
In US records, Manon first appears in 1917 and Capucine in 1961, so Manon has the longer recorded history.