Mary

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ee ]

Boy Name #27,871 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,871
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

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

Also a Girl Name

Mary is also used as a girl name, ranked #132.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary

Is Mary a boy or girl name?

Mary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27871. As a girl name, it is ranked #132. Mary is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mary?

Mary is pronounced m-EHR-ee.

How popular is the name Mary?

Mary is currently ranked #27871 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Mary a common or rare name?

Mary is an uncommon name, ranked #27871 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mary

Mary is a boy name .

Is Mary a boy or girl name? Mary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,871 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #132. Mary is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mary is currently ranked #27,871 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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