Marry

♀ Girl

Pronounced MA-ree /ˈmær.i/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Mary (from Miriam, of debated meaning), which also reads as the English verb 'marry.' Used plainly as a name here; the word overlap is noted neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Mary: Marry traces to Miriam (said 'MA-ree'). Note it also reads as the word 'marry.'

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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningA spelling of Mary (from Miriam, of debated meaning), which also reads as the English verb 'marry.' Used plainly as a name here; the word overlap is noted neutrally.

U.S. rank (2023)#11809 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,867

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marry is a spelling of Mary, from Miriam, of debated meaning. It also reads as the everyday verb 'marry,' which we note neutrally — rare as a name in the U.S. (said 'MA-ree').

It appears only rarely as a name. Rare, classic-derived, and plain.

Did you know? Marry is a spelling of Mary — from Miriam — which happens to match the English word 'marry'; used here plainly as a name, with that overlap noted neutrally (said 'MA-ree').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Marry — Mary spelling; word 'marry' overlap noted

Variations

MaryMarieMari

Nicknames

MareRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marry mean?

Marry is a spelling of Mary, from Miriam; it also reads as the English word 'marry.'

How do you pronounce Marry?

It's said MA-ree /ˈmær.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marry a boy or girl name?

Marry is a girl's name.

How popular is Marry?

Marry is a rare name in the U.S.