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Marian

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ee-uhn ]

Boy Name #37,671 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marian is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-ee-uhn.

Parents who love the name Marian often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#37,671
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Mariie

Also a Girl Name

Marian is also used as a girl name, ranked #1150.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marian

Is Marian a boy or girl name?
Marian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37671. As a girl name, it is ranked #1150. Marian is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Marian?
Marian is pronounced m-EHR-ee-uhn.
How popular is the name Marian?
Marian is currently ranked #37671 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Marian?
Common nicknames for Marian include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie.
Is Marian a common or rare name?
Marian is an uncommon name, ranked #37671 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marian

Marian is a boy name .

Is Marian a boy or girl name? Marian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,671 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,150. Marian is more commonly used as a girl name.

Marian is currently ranked #37,671 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Marian include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Marian include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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