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Marybeth vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marybeth Rank #6,932
Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #6932 for Marybeth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marybeth or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Marybeth at #6932 in the United States.

What do Marybeth and Mary mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marybeth and Mary boy or girl names?

Marybeth is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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