Maribeth vs Sebastian

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maribeth Rank #6,331
Sebastian Rank #14

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 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

Sebastian ___

  • Sebastian James
  • Sebastian Alexander
  • Sebastian Cole
  • Sebastian Grey
  • Sebastian Patrick
  • Sebastian Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maribeth

Carolyn Peggy Patricia Donna Sandra

If you choose Sebastian

Olivia Valentina Maximilian Eleanor Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maribeth or Sebastian more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Maribeth at #6331 in the United States.

What do Maribeth and Sebastian mean?

Maribeth means "beloved, drop of the sea (Mary) + house of God (Beth)" (Hebrew origin). Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin).

Are Maribeth and Sebastian boy or girl names?

Maribeth is primarily a girl name. Sebastian is primarily a boy name.

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