Martha vs Jennifer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

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Girl #546 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"white wave, fair one"

Origin: Welsh

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Martha Rank #667

Jennifer Rank #546

Jennifer is more popular, ranked #546 vs #667 for Martha.

Is Martha or Jennifer more popular?

Jennifer is more popular, ranked #546 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do Martha and Jennifer mean?

Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin). Jennifer means "white wave, fair one" (Welsh origin).

Are Martha and Jennifer boy or girl names?

Martha is primarily a girl name. Jennifer is primarily a girl name.