Maria vs Marie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Maria Rank #74

Marie Rank #637

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #637 for Marie.

Is Maria or Marie more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do Maria and Marie mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin).

Are Maria and Marie boy or girl names?

Maria is primarily a girl name. Marie is primarily a girl name.