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Mery

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Pronounced MEH-ree /ˈmɛ.ri/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Mary — from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; a drop/star of the sea'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved; a drop of the sea: Mery is a form of Mary. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA form/spelling of Mary — from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; a drop/star of the sea'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8757 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 499

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319252024

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

Mery is a form/spelling of Mary — from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; a drop/star of the sea' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MEH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Hungarian families. Rare in this form, beloved-and-a-drop-of-the-sea at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mary comes from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; a drop/star of the sea' — Mery is a form of it, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEH-ree').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Mary — routes layered

Variations

MaryMeriMerri

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Mary— the standard spelling
Meri— a kin spelling
Mari— a fellow Mary form
Miri— a sound-neighbor Miriam short form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mery mean?

Mery is a form of Mary — Hebrew, variously 'beloved; bitter; a drop/star of the sea'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mery?

It's said MEH-ree /ˈmɛ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mery a boy or girl name?

Mery is a girl's name.

How popular is Mery?

Mery is a very rare name in the U.S.

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