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Marie vs Maria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

Cultural Roots

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#637
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#74
Total SSA Count
3,105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marie Rank #637
Maria Rank #74

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #637 for Marie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marie or Maria more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do Marie and Maria mean?

Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin). Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marie and Maria boy or girl names?

Marie is primarily a girl name. Maria is primarily a girl name.

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