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Marygrace

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Pronounced MAIR-ee-grayss /ˈmɛr.iˌɡreɪs/High

Meaning: Compound of Mary ('beloved/bitter/wished-for child') and Grace ('grace, favor'), given as one nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Two classics in one: Marygrace fuses Mary — 'beloved' — with Grace, 'grace, favor'. Devout, sweet, and Southern-warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Latin
MeaningCompound of Mary ('beloved/bitter/wished-for child') and Grace ('grace, favor'), given as one name
U.S. rank (2024)#4520 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,971

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419152024

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

Marygrace is a compound of Mary — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'bitter', or 'wished-for child' — and Grace, from Latin gratia, 'grace, favor'. Given as one name, it's devout and sweet (common in the American South).

It registers thinly as one word. Rare, beloved-and-grace at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Marygrace joins two of the most beloved names — Mary ('beloved' or 'wished-for child') and Grace ('grace, favor') — in the Southern double-name tradition.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Mary / Grace — compound name

Variations

Mary GraceMary-GraceMariagrace

Nicknames

MaryGrace

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Maryjane— a fellow Mary- compound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marygrace mean?

Marygrace joins Mary ('beloved') and Grace ('grace, favor').

How do you pronounce Marygrace?

It's said MAIR-ee-grayss /ˈmɛr.iˌɡreɪs/ — stress on Mair and grayss.

Is Marygrace a boy or girl name?

Marygrace is a girl's name.

How popular is Marygrace?

Marygrace is a rare name in the U.S.

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