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Marie vs Mary

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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Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marie Rank #637
Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #637 for Marie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marie or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do Marie and Mary mean?

Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marie and Mary boy or girl names?

Marie is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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