Erin vs Martha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erin

Girl #797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Ireland, Ireland"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#797
Total SSA Count
352
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Erin Rank #797
Martha Rank #667

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 vs #797 for Erin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erin ___

  • Erin Grace
  • Erin Marie
  • Erin Anne
  • Erin Lynn
  • Erin Rose
  • Erin Claire

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 Erin

Shannon Colleen Megan Patrick Sean

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erin or Martha more popular?

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Erin at #797 in the United States.

What do Erin and Martha mean?

Erin means "from Ireland, Ireland" (Irish Gaelic origin). Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Erin and Martha boy or girl names?

Erin is primarily a girl name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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