Spelling Variants
Maribeth vs Marybeth: Which Spelling?
Maribeth and Marybeth are both compound names combining Mary and Beth, so they are variant forms.
Global Rank #6,469
Maribeth
Origin: Hebrew
Maribeth is a compound name combining "Mary" (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea") and "Beth" (from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "God's oath" or "consecrated to God").
Global Rank #5,061
Marybeth
Origin: Hebrew
Marybeth is a compound name combining Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") and Beth (a shortened form of Elizabeth, also from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "God's oath").
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Marybeth currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.