Marie vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

Cultural Roots

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#637
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Rie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Mina

Girl #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"will, desire (from Wilhelmina)"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Persian Indian Japanese Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Min

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marie Rank #637
Mina Rank #607

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #637 for Marie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marie ___

  • Marie Claire
  • Marie Louise
  • Marie Elise
  • Marie Celeste
  • Marie Noelle
  • Marie Rose

Mina ___

  • Mina Rose
  • Mina Jade
  • Mina Elise
  • Mina Suki
  • Mina Grace
  • Mina Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marie

Pierre Juliette Henri Cecile Emile

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marie or Mina more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do Marie and Mina mean?

Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Marie and Mina boy or girl names?

Marie is primarily a girl name. Mina is primarily a girl name.

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