Marah vs Shevy

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marah Rank #3,901
Shevy Rank #4,020

Marah is more popular, ranked #3901 vs #4020 for Shevy.

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

Shevy ___

  • Shevy Miriam
  • Shevy Leah
  • Shevy Rivka
  • Shevy Chana
  • Shevy Devorah
  • Shevy Rachel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marah

Naomi Ruth Esther Miriam Ezra

If you choose Shevy

Batsheva Chana Dina Rivka Nechama

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marah or Shevy more popular?

Marah is more popular, ranked #3901 compared to Shevy at #4020 in the United States.

What do Marah and Shevy mean?

Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin). Shevy means "oath, promise" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marah and Shevy boy or girl names?

Marah is primarily a girl name. Shevy is primarily a girl name.

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