Name comparison
Lisa vs Mary
Mary is the more common of the two, with roughly 7.6x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Lisa | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 818,953 | 6,200,000 |
| Global rank | #33 | #13 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 9,769 | 1 in 1,290 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew |
| Predominant gender | Female (99.7%) | Female (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 2 |
| U.S. bearers | 818,953 | 1,355,849 |
How they differ
Mary has approximately 6.2M living bearers compared to 819k for Lisa - a ratio of about 7.6x.
Lisa originates from unknown origins. Mary originates from Hebrew (from Miriam; possibly 'beloved' or 'wished-for child').
Frequently asked questions
Is Lisa or Mary more popular?
Mary is more popular worldwide, with approximately 6,200,000 estimated living bearers compared to 818,953 for Lisa. That is roughly 7.6x more bearers of Mary.
What is the difference in origin between Lisa and Mary?
Lisa originates from unknown sources. Mary originates from Hebrew.
Are Lisa and Mary used for the same gender?
Both Lisa and Mary are predominantly used as female names.
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