Maribeth vs Phaedra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maribeth

Girl #6,331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, drop of the sea (Mary) + house of God (Beth)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,331
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Beth, MB

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Popularity Comparison

Maribeth Rank #6,331
Phaedra Rank #6,169

Phaedra is more popular, ranked #6169 vs #6331 for Maribeth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maribeth ___

  • Maribeth Ann
  • Maribeth Lynn
  • Maribeth Grace
  • Maribeth Louise
  • Maribeth Jean
  • Maribeth Claire

Phaedra ___

  • Phaedra Rose
  • Phaedra Violet
  • Phaedra Claire
  • Phaedra Jane
  • Phaedra Ann
  • Phaedra Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maribeth or Phaedra more popular?

Phaedra is more popular, ranked #6169 compared to Maribeth at #6331 in the United States.

What do Maribeth and Phaedra mean?

Maribeth means "beloved, drop of the sea (Mary) + house of God (Beth)" (Hebrew origin). Phaedra means "bright, radiant, shining" (Greek origin).

Are Maribeth and Phaedra boy or girl names?

Maribeth is primarily a girl name. Phaedra is primarily a girl name.

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