Mara vs Sloan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sloan

Girl #762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"warrior, raider"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#762
Total SSA Count
369
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Slo, Sly, Slie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mara Rank #588
Sloan Rank #762

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 vs #762 for Sloan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mara ___

  • Mara Jane
  • Mara Grace
  • Mara Louise
  • Mara Elizabeth
  • Mara Rose
  • Mara Claire

Sloan ___

  • Sloan Grace
  • Sloan Marie
  • Sloan Elizabeth
  • Sloan Rose
  • Sloan Catherine
  • Sloan Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

If you choose Sloan

Quinn Greer Reid Harper Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mara or Sloan more popular?

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Sloan at #762 in the United States.

What do Mara and Sloan mean?

Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin). Sloan means "warrior, raider" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mara and Sloan boy or girl names?

Mara is primarily a girl name. Sloan is primarily a girl name.

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