Maribel vs Serena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maribel

Girl #1,704 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful Mary"

Origin: Latin/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,704
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Belle, Bel

Playground Safety Score

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Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maribel Rank #1,704
Serena Rank #332

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1704 for Maribel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maribel ___

  • Maribel Grace
  • Maribel Elena
  • Maribel Luz
  • Maribel Rosa
  • Maribel Carmen
  • Maribel Sofia

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maribel

Isabella Rosario Carmen Alejandro Valentina

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maribel or Serena more popular?

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Maribel at #1704 in the United States.

What do Maribel and Serena mean?

Maribel means "beautiful Mary" (Latin/Spanish origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Maribel and Serena boy or girl names?

Maribel is primarily a girl name. Serena is primarily a girl name.

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