Menno

Menno is a masculine first name that originates from the Old High German language area. Its meaning can be roughly translated as 'the strong', 'the powerful', or 'the mighty'.

What does the name Menno mean?

Menno is a boy's name of Old High German origin. It means something like 'the powerful', 'the mighty', or 'the strong'. The name traces back to the Old High German element magan or megin, which means 'the strength', 'the power', or 'the might'. Additionally, Menno serves as a Frisian short form of first names that begin with 'Mein-', such as Meinard, Meinold, or Meinolf. Other short forms include Meine, Meino, Meeno, and Meno. The pet forms of the name are Menso, Mense, and Menzo.

Where does the name Menno come from?

The name Menno has its roots in Old High German and carries meanings such as 'the powerful' or 'the strong'.

How do you pronounce Menno?

Menno has a two-syllable, softly rounded sound. It is pronounced as 'Men-no' [ˈmɛn.o] and begins with a bright, open 'e' that immediately conveys closeness. The double consonance provides a gentle emphasis, while the open 'o' at the end creates a friendly and rounded finish. Menno conveys an accessible and down-to-earth feeling, characterized by calmness and reliability as well as a Nordic sound.

When is the name day of Menno?

Menno is celebrated on November 26, which is considered its name day.

Popularity

In Germany, Menno is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common names for boys. Its best placement was in 2018, when it reached 3,918th. Over the last ten years, Menno has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it at 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284th. Information on the global popularity and ranking of Menno in various countries is also available.

Famous people

• Menno Aden (writer from Germany)
• Menno de Jong (Dutch DJ)
• Menno Döring (Oscar-nominated film producer)
• Menno Fahl (German stonemason)
• Menno Hanneken (German Lutheran theologian)
• Menno Harms (chairman of the supervisory board of HP and honorary professor at the University of Stuttgart)
• Menno Koch (Dutch football player)
• Menno Oosting (tennis player from the Netherlands)
• Menno Simons (Catholic priest who later joined the Anabaptist movement; he is also the namesake of the Mennonites)
• Menno Smid (German theologian)
• Menno ter Braak (Dutch writer)
• Menno van Coehoorn (general from Holland)
• Menno Wigman (Dutch poet)
• Menno Willems (Dutch football player)