Mary vs Maren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #570 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea"

Origin: Latin via Scandinavian

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Mary Rank #132

Maren Rank #570

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #570 for Maren.

Is Mary or Maren more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Maren at #570 in the United States.

What do Mary and Maren mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Maren means "of the sea" (Latin via Scandinavian origin).

Are Mary and Maren boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Maren is primarily a girl name.