Marie vs Marian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

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15 High Risk

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Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Marie Rank #637

Marian Rank #1,150

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

Is Marie or Marian more popular?

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

What do Marie and Marian mean?

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

Are Marie and Marian boy or girl names?

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