Name comparison
Elizabeth vs Mary
Mary is the more common of the two, with roughly 5.9x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Elizabeth | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 1,048,470 | 6,200,000 |
| Global rank | #20 | #13 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 7,630 | 1 in 1,290 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew |
| Predominant gender | Female (99.7%) | Female (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 2 |
| U.S. bearers | 1,048,470 | 1,355,849 |
How they differ
Mary has approximately 6.2M living bearers compared to 1.0M for Elizabeth - a ratio of about 5.9x.
Elizabeth originates from unknown origins. Mary originates from Hebrew (from Miriam; possibly 'beloved' or 'wished-for child').
Frequently asked questions
Is Elizabeth or Mary more popular?
Mary is more popular worldwide, with approximately 6,200,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,048,470 for Elizabeth. That is roughly 5.9x more bearers of Mary.
What is the difference in origin between Elizabeth and Mary?
Elizabeth originates from unknown sources. Mary originates from Hebrew.
Are Elizabeth and Mary used for the same gender?
Both Elizabeth and Mary are predominantly used as female names.
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