Avalon vs Mari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Avalon Rank #1,612
Mari Rank #1,510

Mari is more popular, ranked #1510 vs #1612 for Avalon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avalon ___

  • Avalon Rose
  • Avalon Grace
  • Avalon Mae
  • Avalon Claire
  • Avalon June
  • Avalon Wren

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 Avalon

Guinevere Isolde Arthur Rowan Celeste

If you choose Mari

Hana Yuki Suki Emi Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avalon or Mari more popular?

Mari is more popular, ranked #1510 compared to Avalon at #1612 in the United States.

What do Avalon and Mari mean?

Avalon means "isle of apples" (Celtic origin). Mari means "beloved, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Avalon and Mari boy or girl names?

Avalon is primarily a girl name. Mari is primarily a girl name.

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