Marah vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marah

Girl #3,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bitter, sorrow, grief"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

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Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish Christian Hebrew

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Marah Rank #3,901

Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #3901 for Marah.

Is Marah or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Marah at #3901 in the United States.

What do Marah and Mary mean?

Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marah and Mary boy or girl names?

Marah is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.