Mary vs Mariana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #242 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"grace, wished-for child"

Origin: Latin

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Mary Rank #132

Mariana Rank #242

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #242 for Mariana.

Is Mary or Mariana more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Mariana at #242 in the United States.

What do Mary and Mariana mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Mariana means "grace, wished-for child" (Latin origin).

Are Mary and Mariana boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Mariana is primarily a girl name.