Charles Manson, adopted surname of convicted murderer from the United States

Patrick Manson, pioneer in the field of tropical medicine

Manson, Iowa

Manson, Washington

James Manson, an Australian-rules footballer

Manson, Indiana

Manson, an Oscar nominated 1973 documentary

Pat Manson, an American pole vaulter

Marilyn Manson, artist and lead singer of the band of the same name

Anne Manson, first woman to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic at the Salzburg Festival

David Manson, American Revolutionary War aide to General George Washington

Mahlon Dickerson Manson, a Union General during the American Civil War

Shirley Manson, lead singer from the band Garbage

Father Manson, the priest of Bando Church in the SNES RPG, Breath of Fire II.