Newman

At a Glance: Name: Newman – Meaning: newcomer (literally 'new man') – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: NOO-man

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Newman is an English surname that literally means "newcomer" (new + man), pronounced NOO-man (IPA /ˈnuːmən/). You may see it labeled a German name, but that mixes it up with the German cognate Neumann — Newman itself is an English formation. It's used as a gender-neutral choice.

Meaning & Origin of Newman

Meaning: Newcomer (literally 'new man').

Origin: English (surname).

A common claim: Newman is sometimes labeled a German name meaning 'newcomer' Actually: This appears to conflate Newman with its German cognate Neumann. Newman is an English formation meaning 'newcomer' (literally 'new man').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Newman

Phonetic: NOO-man   IPA: /ˈnuːmən/

Popularity of Newman

Newman peaked at #595 on the SSA list in 1895, when 13 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #13600, with just 5 babies recorded.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Newman mean?

Newcomer (literally ‘new man’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Newman)

How do you pronounce Newman?

Newman is pronounced NOO-man (IPA: /ˈnuːmən/).

Is Newman a popular name right now?

Newman peaked at #595 in 1895 and is ranked #13600 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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