Alice vs Maria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, star of the sea"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#74
Total SSA Count
3,105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ria, Mia

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Maria Rank #74

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #74 for Maria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

Maria ___

  • Maria Elena
  • Maria Theresa
  • Maria Lucia
  • Maria Isabelle
  • Maria Christina
  • Maria Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Maria

Elena Lucia Isabella Carlos Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Maria more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Maria at #74 in the United States.

What do Alice and Maria mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Maria means "drop of the sea, star of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Alice and Maria boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Maria is primarily a girl name.

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