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Marah vs Marie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marah

Girl #3,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter, sorrow, grief"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,901
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

Cultural Roots

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#637
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Marah Rank #3,901
Marie Rank #637

Marie is more popular, ranked #637 vs #3901 for Marah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marah or Marie more popular?

Marie is more popular, ranked #637 compared to Marah at #3901 in the United States.

What do Marah and Marie mean?

Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin). Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin).

Are Marah and Marie boy or girl names?

Marah is primarily a girl name. Marie is primarily a girl name.

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