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Man

Boy name · 25 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Man: 25 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 1979.

A name with multiple international roots, Man is most familiar to English speakers as a Chinese given name, often derived from characters meaning "full" or "graceful." It also appears as a Dutch short form of Herman, and occasionally as a modern minimalist first name in its own right. The most famous bearer is likely the American visual artist Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky), whose pseudonym became iconic in Dada and Surrealist circles. While no major places share the name directly, the Isle of Man derives its name from a Celtic sea god, not the personal name. As a variant, Mann is occasionally used in German-speaking countries; in Scotland, Man remains very rare but has been recorded in recent decades, reflecting the growing diversity of naming traditions.