Marah vs Tully

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

All Clear

Tully

Girl #3,933 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"people mighty, powerful nation"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,933
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tull

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Marah Rank #3,901
Tully Rank #3,933

Marah is more popular, ranked #3901 vs #3933 for Tully.

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

Tully ___

  • Tully Rose
  • Tully Mae
  • Tully Ann
  • Tully Jane
  • Tully Faye
  • Tully Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marah

Naomi Ruth Esther Miriam Ezra

If you choose Tully

Molly Calla Brinn Fergus Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marah or Tully more popular?

Marah is more popular, ranked #3901 compared to Tully at #3933 in the United States.

What do Marah and Tully mean?

Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin). Tully means "people mighty, powerful nation" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Marah and Tully boy or girl names?

Marah is primarily a girl name. Tully is primarily a girl name.

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