Mary vs Moriah

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 #1,212 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"taught by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

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Mary Rank #132

Moriah Rank #1,212

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #1212 for Moriah.

Is Mary or Moriah more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Moriah at #1212 in the United States.

What do Mary and Moriah mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Moriah means "taught by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mary and Moriah boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Moriah is primarily a girl name.