Marie vs Opal

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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Opal

Girl #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious gemstone"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#449
Total SSA Count
694
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Opie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marie Rank #637
Opal Rank #449

Opal is more popular, ranked #449 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

Opal ___

  • Opal Grace
  • Opal Jane
  • Opal Rose
  • Opal Mae
  • Opal Pearl
  • Opal Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marie

Pierre Juliette Henri Cecile Emile

If you choose Opal

Ruby Pearl Ivy Flora Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marie or Opal more popular?

Opal is more popular, ranked #449 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do Marie and Opal mean?

Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin). Opal means "precious gemstone" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Marie and Opal boy or girl names?

Marie is primarily a girl name. Opal is primarily a girl name.

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