Jillian vs Marian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marian

Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Romanian Polish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,150
Total SSA Count
209
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Mari, Annie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jillian Rank #1,133
Marian Rank #1,150

Jillian is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1150 for Marian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jillian ___

  • Jillian Marie
  • Jillian Ann
  • Jillian Rose
  • Jillian Grace
  • Jillian Elizabeth
  • Jillian Claire

Marian ___

  • Marian Rose
  • Marian Claire
  • Marian Jane
  • Marian Louise
  • Marian Elizabeth
  • Marian Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jillian

Jennifer Michelle Melissa Kevin Brian

If you choose Marian

Eleanor Dorothy Vivian Edmund Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jillian or Marian more popular?

Jillian is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Jillian and Marian mean?

Jillian means "youthful" (Latin origin). Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Jillian and Marian boy or girl names?

Jillian is primarily a girl name. Marian is primarily a girl name.

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