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Mary vs Macon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Mary Rank #132
Macon Rank #70,029

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #70029 for Macon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mary or Macon more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Macon at #70029 in the United States.

What do Mary and Macon mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mary and Macon boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Macon is primarily a girl name.

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