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