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Mary-Elizabeth

Quick answerMary-Elizabeth is a compound name combining "Mary," derived from the Hebrew name Miriam (meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea"), and "Elizabeth," also from Hebrew Elisheba (meaning "God's oath" or "God is my abundance").

Hebrew · Girl · 5 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,545
TrendStable
Peak year2008
Syllables5
OriginHebrew
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern/Anglo-American
ReligionChristianity
Letters14
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#5,545

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Mary-Elizabeth

Mary-Elizabeth is a compound name combining "Mary," derived from the Hebrew name Miriam (meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea"), and "Elizabeth," also from Hebrew Elisheba (meaning "God's oath" or "God is my abundance").

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Etymology

Mary-Elizabeth is a compound name combining "Mary," derived from the Hebrew name Miriam (meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea"), and "Elizabeth," also from Hebrew Elisheba (meaning "God's oath" or "God is my abundance"). The name is predominantly used in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly among Protestant and Catholic communities, with increased popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries as a way to honor multiple family members or saints through hyphenated given names.

Mary-Elizabeth currently ranks #5,545 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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