Audrey vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Audrey

Girl #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble strength"

Origin: Old English (Aethelthryth)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#82
Total SSA Count
2,993
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Audie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Audrey Rank #82
Mary Rank #132

Audrey is more popular, ranked #82 vs #132 for Mary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Audrey ___

  • Audrey Rose
  • Audrey Grace
  • Audrey Claire
  • Audrey Mae
  • Audrey Elise
  • Audrey Noelle

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 Audrey

Violet Cecily Eleanor Harriet Felix

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Audrey or Mary more popular?

Audrey is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Audrey and Mary mean?

Audrey means "noble strength" (Old English (Aethelthryth) origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Audrey and Mary boy or girl names?

Audrey is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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