Mansur
Meaningvictorious, aided by God · Arabic
Mansur is an Arabic boy name meaning “victorious, aided by God”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funMansur doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationMansur peaked in 1984, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Mansur you'd meet today is about 41 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Mansurs too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Mansur would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 156,250 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMansur first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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About the name Mansur
Mansur is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “victorious, aided by God”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Mansur
What does the name Mansur mean?
Mansur means “victorious, aided by God” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Mansur?
Mansur is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Mansur a boy or girl name?
Mansur is a boy name. In 2025, 11 US boys were named Mansur.
How popular is the name Mansur?
Mansur ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1984, when it reached #4,215. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,545 places.
What names are similar to Mansur?
If you like Mansur, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Mansur?
Mansur is an Arabic boy name meaning “victorious, aided by God”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.