UK boy's name
Mansur
Derived from Arabic, a name meaning "victorious" or "conqueror".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mansur is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mansur popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 9 births.
This profile covers 80 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 79 living people in the UK are called Mansur. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mansur ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 9 boys were registered as Mansur.
- • About 79 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mansur as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2008
9 births
Estimated living
79
2026
Meaning
What does Mansur mean?
Mansur is a masculine given name that has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the root word "nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." The name Mansur is a combination of two Arabic words, "man" meaning "who" and "sur" meaning "is victorious."
The earliest recorded use of the name Mansur dates back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It gained widespread popularity among Muslims, particularly in the Arab world, as it carried a positive and empowering meaning.
One of the most notable historical figures associated with the name Mansur is Al-Mansur, the second caliph of the Abbasid Caliphate, who ruled from 754 to 775 AD. He was responsible for the construction of the city of Baghdad, which became the capital of the Abbasid Empire and a renowned center of learning and culture.
Another significant figure in history who bore the name Mansur was Mansur Al-Hallaj, a Persian mystic and poet who lived from 858 to 922 AD. He is known for his profound spiritual teachings and his controversial execution for allegedly claiming to be divine, which sparked debates and discussions among scholars and theologians.
In the realm of literature, Mansur Al-Namari was an influential Arab poet from the 10th century AD, known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the development of poetic forms and styles.
During the medieval period, Mansur I was the Sultan of the Malian Empire, ruling from 1387 to 1388 AD. He is credited with expanding the empire's territories and promoting trade and cultural exchange across West Africa.
In more recent history, Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was an Indian cricketer and the last ruling Nawab of Pataudi, who played for the Indian national cricket team from 1961 to 1975. He was born in 1941 and passed away in 2011, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mansur, highlighting its rich cultural and historical significance across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mansur over time
The chart below shows babies named Mansur registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mansur, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mansur by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mansur was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4221 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3941 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2687 | 39 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2888 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Mansur
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mansur: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mansur in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mansur was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Mansur most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 9 babies registered as Mansur in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mansur?
Derived from Arabic, a name meaning "victorious" or "conqueror".
How many people are called Mansur in the UK?
A total of 80 babies have been registered as Mansur across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.