Amor vs Mari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amor

Girl #1,437 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,437
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mora

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mari

Girl #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Japanese Welsh Finnish Spanish Italian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,510
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amor Rank #1,437
Mari Rank #1,510

Amor is more popular, ranked #1437 vs #1510 for Mari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amor ___

  • Amor Rose
  • Amor Celeste
  • Amor Violet
  • Amor Grace
  • Amor Luna
  • Amor Belle

Mari ___

  • Mari Rose
  • Mari Grace
  • Mari Jean
  • Mari Claire
  • Mari Belle
  • Mari Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amor

Paz Lux Felix Vita Iris

If you choose Mari

Hana Yuki Suki Emi Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amor or Mari more popular?

Amor is more popular, ranked #1437 compared to Mari at #1510 in the United States.

What do Amor and Mari mean?

Amor means "love" (Latin origin). Mari means "beloved, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Amor and Mari boy or girl names?

Amor is primarily a girl name. Mari is primarily a girl name.

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