Mare

Q: Is Mare a boy or girl name?

Mare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17365, and as a girl name it ranks #13866.

Q: How popular is the name Mare?

Mare is ranked #17365 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR ]

Boy Name #17,365 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mare is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR.

Popularity Over Time

#17,365

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,365
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Mark #246 Marcus #256 Martin #308 Marco #387 Marshall #392 Mario #399 Marcelo #445 Marcos #483

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Also a Girl Name

Mare is also used as a girl name, ranked #13866.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mare

Is Mare a boy or girl name?

Mare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17365. As a girl name, it is ranked #13866. Mare is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mare?

Mare is pronounced m-EHR.

How popular is the name Mare?

Mare is currently ranked #17365 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Mare a common or rare name?

Mare is an uncommon name, ranked #17365 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mare

Mare is a boy name .

Is Mare a boy or girl name? Mare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,365 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,866. Mare is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mare is currently ranked #17,365 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Mare include Mark, Marcus, Martin, Marco, Marshall . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.