Daphne 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

Daphne Rank #191
Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #191 for Daphne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daphne ___

  • Daphne Rose
  • Daphne Elizabeth
  • Daphne Jane
  • Daphne Louise
  • Daphne Marie
  • Daphne Claire

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 Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Daphne at #191 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Mary mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daphne and Mary boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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