Mary vs Marah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish Christian Hebrew

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Girl #3,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bitter, sorrow, grief"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

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Mary Rank #132

Marah Rank #3,901

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #3901 for Marah.

Is Mary or Marah more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Marah at #3901 in the United States.

What do Mary and Marah mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mary and Marah boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Marah is primarily a girl name.