Marian vs Mariana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marian

Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

English Romanian Polish French

✓ All Clear

Girl #242 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"grace, wished-for child"

Origin: Latin

Spanish Portuguese Italian Romanian Latin American

✓ All Clear

Marian Rank #1,150

Mariana Rank #242

Mariana is more popular, ranked #242 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Marian or Mariana more popular?

Mariana is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Marian and Mariana mean?

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

Are Marian and Mariana boy or girl names?

Marian is primarily a girl name. Mariana is primarily a girl name.