Marah vs Shaddai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marah

Girl #3,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter, sorrow, grief"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,901
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mara, Mara

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Shaddai

Girl #3,923 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Messianic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,923
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shadi, Dai

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Popularity Comparison

Marah Rank #3,901
Shaddai Rank #3,923

Marah is more popular, ranked #3901 vs #3923 for Shaddai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marah ___

  • Marah Grace
  • Marah Hope
  • Marah Joy
  • Marah Ruth
  • Marah Elise
  • Marah Claire

Shaddai ___

  • Shaddai Grace
  • Shaddai Faith
  • Shaddai Joy
  • Shaddai Hope
  • Shaddai Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marah

Naomi Ruth Esther Miriam Ezra

If you choose Shaddai

Eliana Zion Canaan Eden Shiloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marah or Shaddai more popular?

Marah is more popular, ranked #3901 compared to Shaddai at #3923 in the United States.

What do Marah and Shaddai mean?

Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin). Shaddai means "God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marah and Shaddai boy or girl names?

Marah is primarily a girl name. Shaddai is primarily a girl name.

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