Mary Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mary Name at a Glance

Name	Mary
Meaning	Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter. Famous Bearers: the Virgin Mary; Mary Magdalene; Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87).
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Mary Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mary means “Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter. Famous Bearers: the Virgin Mary; Mary Magdalene; Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mary Name Origin

Our database records Mary under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mary a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mary is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mary

When considering Mary for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.