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Maria vs Eugenia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#74
Total SSA Count
3,105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Eugenia

Girl #3,750 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian French Russian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,750
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maria Rank #74
Eugenia Rank #3,750

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #3750 for Eugenia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maria or Eugenia more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Eugenia at #3750 in the United States.

What do Maria and Eugenia mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Eugenia means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Maria and Eugenia boy or girl names?

Maria is primarily a girl name. Eugenia is primarily a girl name.

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