Marie vs Marah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marie

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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Girl #3,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bitter, sorrow, grief"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Marie Rank #637

Marah Rank #3,901

Marie is more popular, ranked #637 vs #3901 for Marah.

Is Marie or Marah more popular?

Marie is more popular, ranked #637 compared to Marah at #3901 in the United States.

What do Marie and Marah mean?

Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin). Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marie and Marah boy or girl names?

Marie is primarily a girl name. Marah is primarily a girl name.