Marissa vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marissa

Girl #1,496 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, variant of Maria"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rissa, Mari, Marri

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marissa Rank #1,496
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1496 for Marissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marissa ___

  • Marissa Anne
  • Marissa Lynn
  • Marissa Grace
  • Marissa Elizabeth
  • Marissa Nicole
  • Marissa Marie

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marissa

Melissa Vanessa Cassandra Jessica Brandon

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marissa or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marissa at #1496 in the United States.

What do Marissa and Noah mean?

Marissa means "beloved, variant of Maria" (Latin origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marissa and Noah boy or girl names?

Marissa is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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