Mare

Q: Is Mare a boy or girl name?

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

Q: How popular is the name Mare?

Mare is ranked #13866 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR ]

Girl Name #13,866 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mare is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR.

Popularity Over Time

#13,866

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #13,866
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Maria #74 Margaret #119 Margot #126 Mary #132 Mariana #242 Marley #287 Maryam #390 Mariah #413

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Also a Boy Name

Mare is also used as a boy name, ranked #17365.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mare

Is Mare a boy or girl name?

Mare is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13866. As a boy name, it is ranked #17365. 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 #13866 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Mare a common or rare name?

Mare is an uncommon name, ranked #13866 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mare

Mare is a girl name .

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

Mare is currently ranked #13,866 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Mare include Maria, Margaret, Margot, Mary, Mariana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.