Marian vs Marie

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 #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Marian Rank #1,150

Marie Rank #637

Marie is more popular, ranked #637 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Marian or Marie more popular?

Marie is more popular, ranked #637 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Marian and Marie mean?

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

Are Marian and Marie boy or girl names?

Marian is primarily a girl name. Marie is primarily a girl name.