Alice vs Mary

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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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Mary Rank #132

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #132 for Mary.

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

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 Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Mary more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Alice and Mary mean?

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

Are Alice and Mary boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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