What does Manon mean?
Manon is a French pet form of Marie, sharing its debated meanings.
What does Oceane mean?
Océane is a French name meaning “ocean.”
Manon vs Oceane
Which is more popular?
Manon and Oceane are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Manon | Oceane | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Bitter; beloved | Ocean |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | mah-NOHN | oh-say-AHN |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1917 | 2002 |
| Peak year | 1999 (26) | 2023 (24) |
| In 2025 | 10 | 10 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Manon
Oceane
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Manon | Oceane |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | 85 |
| 2010s | 61 | 80 |
| 2000s | 161 | 38 |
| 1990s | 175 | 0 |
| 1980s | 47 | 0 |
| 1970s | 75 | 0 |
| 1960s | 102 | 0 |
| 1950s | 73 | 0 |
| 1940s | 25 | 0 |
| 1930s | 26 | 0 |
| 1920s | 36 | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Manon or Oceane more popular?
Manon and Oceane are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Manon and Oceane?
Manon means Bitter; beloved (French origin), while Oceane means Ocean (French origin).
Which name is older, Manon or Oceane?
In US records, Manon first appears in 1917 and Oceane in 2002, so Manon has the longer recorded history.