Betty vs Marian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marian

Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Romanian Polish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,150
Total SSA Count
209
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Mari, Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Betty Rank #1,009
Marian Rank #1,150

Betty is more popular, ranked #1009 vs #1150 for Marian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Betty ___

  • Betty Jean
  • Betty Mae
  • Betty Lou
  • Betty Ann
  • Betty Jo
  • Betty Rae

Marian ___

  • Marian Rose
  • Marian Claire
  • Marian Jane
  • Marian Louise
  • Marian Elizabeth
  • Marian Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Betty

Archie Hank Mildred Dot Freddie

If you choose Marian

Eleanor Dorothy Vivian Edmund Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betty or Marian more popular?

Betty is more popular, ranked #1009 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Betty and Marian mean?

Betty means "God is my oath" (Hebrew origin). Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Betty and Marian boy or girl names?

Betty is primarily a girl name. Marian is primarily a girl name.

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