Deborah vs Marjorie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marjorie

Girl #822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#822
Total SSA Count
334
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marge, Margie, Madge

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Deborah Rank #851
Marjorie Rank #822

Marjorie is more popular, ranked #822 vs #851 for Deborah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deborah ___

  • Deborah Anne
  • Deborah Jean
  • Deborah Lynn
  • Deborah Kay
  • Deborah Sue
  • Deborah Ruth

Marjorie ___

  • Marjorie Anne
  • Marjorie Louise
  • Marjorie Claire
  • Marjorie Jane
  • Marjorie Rose
  • Marjorie Ellen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deborah

Sharon Linda Carol Nancy Gary

If you choose Marjorie

Theodore Dorothy Walter Agnes Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deborah or Marjorie more popular?

Marjorie is more popular, ranked #822 compared to Deborah at #851 in the United States.

What do Deborah and Marjorie mean?

Deborah means "bee" (Hebrew origin). Marjorie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Deborah and Marjorie boy or girl names?

Deborah is primarily a girl name. Marjorie is primarily a girl name.

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