Laraine vs Mertha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laraine

Girl #38,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lorraine (kingdom of Lothair)"

Origin: French/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,289
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lara, Rae, Lorie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Laraine Rank #38,289
Mertha Rank #38,254

Mertha is more popular, ranked #38254 vs #38289 for Laraine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laraine ___

  • Laraine Marie
  • Laraine Anne
  • Laraine Claire
  • Laraine Louise
  • Laraine Joan

Mertha ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Marlene Corinne Vivienne Darlene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laraine or Mertha more popular?

Mertha is more popular, ranked #38254 compared to Laraine at #38289 in the United States.

What do Laraine and Mertha mean?

Laraine means "from Lorraine (kingdom of Lothair)" (French/Frankish origin).

Are Laraine and Mertha boy or girl names?

Laraine is primarily a girl name. Mertha is primarily a girl name.

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