Adeline 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
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Popularity Comparison

Adeline Rank #58
Mary Rank #132

Adeline is more popular, ranked #58 vs #132 for Mary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adeline ___

  • Adeline Rose
  • Adeline Grace
  • Adeline Louise
  • Adeline Claire
  • Adeline Anne
  • Adeline Marie

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 Adeline

Theodore Sebastian Eloise Arabella Edmund

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adeline or Mary more popular?

Adeline is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Adeline and Mary mean?

Adeline means "noble, nobility, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adeline and Mary boy or girl names?

Adeline is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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