Adalynn 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
Nicknames
Molly, Polly, May

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adalynn Rank #163
Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #163 for Adalynn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adalynn ___

  • Adalynn Rose
  • Adalynn Grace
  • Adalynn Mae
  • Adalynn Claire
  • Adalynn Jane
  • Adalynn Kate

Mary ___

  • Mary Grace
  • Mary Elizabeth
  • Mary Jane
  • Mary Ann
  • Mary Rose
  • Mary Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adalynn

Evelyn Charlotte Oliver Henry Penelope

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adalynn or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Adalynn at #163 in the United States.

What do Adalynn and Mary mean?

Adalynn means "noble, nobility" (Old German origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adalynn and Mary boy or girl names?

Adalynn is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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