Mary vs Marian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Mary Rank #132

Marian Rank #1,150

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Mary or Marian more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Mary and Marian mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Mary and Marian boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Marian is primarily a girl name.