Little monk
Mannix is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Mainchín. It is derived from the Old Irish word 'manach', meaning monk, combined with a diminutive suffix. Historically, it was associated with several early Irish saints.
About 9 boys were named Mannix in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular private investigator protagonist · Mannix
Irish independent politician and author
