Name comparison
Andrew vs Mary
Mary is the more common of the two, with roughly 5.5x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Andrew | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 1,118,379 | 6,200,000 |
| Global rank | #18 | #13 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 7,153 | 1 in 1,290 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Female (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 2 |
| U.S. bearers | 1,118,379 | 1,355,849 |
How they differ
Mary has approximately 6.2M living bearers compared to 1.1M for Andrew - a ratio of about 5.5x.
Andrew originates from unknown origins. Mary originates from Hebrew (from Miriam; possibly 'beloved' or 'wished-for child').
Frequently asked questions
Is Andrew or Mary more popular?
Mary is more popular worldwide, with approximately 6,200,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,118,379 for Andrew. That is roughly 5.5x more bearers of Mary.
What is the difference in origin between Andrew and Mary?
Andrew originates from unknown sources. Mary originates from Hebrew.
Are Andrew and Mary used for the same gender?
Andrew is 99.6% male, while Mary is 0.4% male.
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