Marian vs Mary

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 #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marian Rank #1,150

Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Marian or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Marian and Mary mean?

Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marian and Mary boy or girl names?

Marian is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.