Mary vs Marta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mistress, lady, the lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic marta

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Mary Rank #132

Marta Rank #2,128

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #2128 for Marta.

Is Mary or Marta more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Marta at #2128 in the United States.

What do Mary and Marta mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Marta means "mistress, lady, the lady of the house" (Aramaic marta origin).

Are Mary and Marta boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Marta is primarily a girl name.