Marian vs Mariam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marian

Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Girl #492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Persian Armenian Georgian Christian

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Marian Rank #1,150

Mariam Rank #492

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Marian or Mariam more popular?

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Marian and Mariam mean?

Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marian and Mariam boy or girl names?

Marian is primarily a girl name. Mariam is primarily a girl name.