Blakely vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Blakely Rank #158
Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #158 for Blakely.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blakely ___

  • Blakely Grace
  • Blakely Rose
  • Blakely Anne
  • Blakely Marie
  • Blakely Jane
  • Blakely Elizabeth

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 Blakely

River Carson Mackenzie Harper Quinn

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blakely or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Blakely at #158 in the United States.

What do Blakely and Mary mean?

Blakely means "pale meadow" (Old English origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blakely and Mary boy or girl names?

Blakely is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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