Gretta vs Marietta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretta

Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret

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Marietta

Girl #4,585 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian French English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,585
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Etta, Ettie

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Popularity Comparison

Gretta Rank #4,387
Marietta Rank #4,585

Gretta is more popular, ranked #4387 vs #4585 for Marietta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretta ___

  • Gretta Rose
  • Gretta Mae
  • Gretta Jane
  • Gretta Louise
  • Gretta Elise
  • Gretta Anne

Marietta ___

  • Marietta Rose
  • Marietta Grace
  • Marietta Claire
  • Marietta Belle
  • Marietta Jane
  • Marietta Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretta or Marietta more popular?

Gretta is more popular, ranked #4387 compared to Marietta at #4585 in the United States.

What do Gretta and Marietta mean?

Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin). Marietta means "wished-for child, beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Gretta and Marietta boy or girl names?

Gretta is primarily a girl name. Marietta is primarily a girl name.

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