Menno is a Dutch masculine given name, derived from the Latin 'Minimus', meaning 'the least'. It was originally used as a nickname for the youngest son in a family. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to Saint Menno, an 8th-century Frankish abbot who founded several monasteries and was known for his piety and humility. In the Netherlands, Menno is traditionally given to boys born around the feast day of Saint Menno on February 1st. It has also been popularized by the Anabaptist leader Menno Simons (1496-1559), who broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and founded the Mennonite movement. Today, Menno is still a common name in the Netherlands and among Mennonite communities worldwide.
The name Menno experienced varied popularity over the years, with a noticeable spike between 1975 and 2023. The peak year was 2021 with 33 births, while the lowest recorded year was 1896 with only 5 births. Overall, there were 1365 births with this name from 1896 to 2023.