Blair vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blair

Girl #218 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"plain, flat area, field"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#218
Total SSA Count
1,412
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bla, Bly, Blie

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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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Popularity Comparison

Blair Rank #218
Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #218 for Blair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blair ___

  • Blair Elizabeth
  • Blair Olivia
  • Blair Catherine
  • Blair Marie
  • Blair Rose
  • Blair Anne

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 Blair

Reid Quinn Finn Sloane Gray

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blair or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Blair at #218 in the United States.

What do Blair and Mary mean?

Blair means "plain, flat area, field" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blair and Mary boy or girl names?

Blair is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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