East vs Martha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

East

Boy #7,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the direction of the rising sun"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,797
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

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Popularity Comparison

East Rank #7,797
Martha Rank #667

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 vs #7797 for East.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

East ___

  • East River
  • East Cole
  • East James
  • East Stone
  • East Grey

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose East

West North Scout River Sage

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East or Martha more popular?

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 compared to East at #7797 in the United States.

What do East and Martha mean?

East means "the direction of the rising sun" (Old English origin). Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are East and Martha boy or girl names?

East is primarily a boy name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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