Man of peace
Derived from the Germanic elements 'magan' meaning strength or 'man' meaning man, combined with 'frid' meaning peace. It was a common name among German royalty and nobility during the Middle Ages. In the English-speaking world, it gained some literary recognition through Lord Byron's dramatic poem.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Manfred in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
WWI fighter pilot known as the Red Baron
The protagonist of Lord Byron's closet drama · Manfred
Nobel Prize-winning biophysical chemist
Founder of the 1960s rock band of the same name
The mammoth from the Ice Age film franchise · Ice Age
