Spelling Variants
Maria vs Marie: Which Spelling?
Both derive from Latin Maria with identical meaning; French and Italian spelling variants of the same name.
Global Rank #1
Maria
Origin: Italian
Maria means "of the sea" or "beloved," derived from the Latin name Maria, which likely stems from the Hebrew name Miriam, possibly meaning "star of the sea" or related to…
Global Rank #9
Marie
Origin: French
Marie derives from the Latin name Maria, which is believed to stem from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or possibly "beloved" or "star of the sea." The…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Maria currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.