Angela vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angela

Girl #282 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger of God; angel"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#282
Total SSA Count
1,117
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Angie, Angel

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Angela Rank #282
Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #282 for Angela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angela ___

  • Angela Marie
  • Angela Rose
  • Angela Grace
  • Angela Louise
  • Angela Kate
  • Angela Ann

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 Angela

Michael Daniel Christina Nicole Anthony

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angela or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Angela at #282 in the United States.

What do Angela and Mary mean?

Angela means "messenger of God; angel" (Latin/Greek origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Angela and Mary boy or girl names?

Angela is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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