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Merary

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Pronounced meh-RAH-ree /mɛˈrɑː.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the biblical Hebrew Merari, 'bitter; bitterness' — a son of Levi in the Bible. Now used in Latino families, often for girls; note the biblical name was a man's. Cross-sex.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical name: Merary means 'bitter' (said 'meh-RAH-ree'). From the Bible's Merari — usually a boy's, we note the lean.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the biblical Hebrew Merari, 'bitter; bitterness' — a son of Levi in the Bible. Now used in Latino families, often for girls; note the biblical name was a man's. Cross-sex.
U.S. rank (2024)#12974 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 522

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819872024

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

Merary is from the biblical Hebrew Merari ('bitter; bitterness'), a son of Levi in Scripture. Carried into Latino naming, it appears for both sexes and often for girls; the biblical name was a man's, which we note (said 'meh-RAH-ree').

It appears rarely in the U.S., across both sexes. Rare, biblical, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Merary comes from the biblical Hebrew Merari, 'bitter' — a son of Levi. Now used in Latino families, often for girls, though the biblical figure was a man; we note the cross-sex use (said 'meh-RAH-ree').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Merary — Biblical Hebrew Merari 'bitter'; cross-sex, biblical figure male

Variations

MerariMerarisMerarie

Nicknames

MeraRary

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merary mean?

Merary is from the biblical Hebrew Merari, 'bitter; bitterness' — a son of Levi in the Bible.

How do you pronounce Merary?

It's said meh-RAH-ree /mɛˈrɑː.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Merary a boy or girl name?

Merary is used here for a girl, though the biblical name was a man's and it appears for both sexes; we note the lean.

How popular is Merary?

Merary is a rare name in the U.S.

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