What Does the Name Marie Mean?

Marie is a girl's name of Hebrew (via French) origin meaning “uncertain; traditionally 'beloved', 'bitterness', or 'sea of bitterness'.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Marie
Gender	female
Origin	Hebrew (via French)
Meaning	uncertain; traditionally 'beloved', 'bitterness', or 'sea of bitterness'
Variants	Maria, Mary, Maria, Maaria, Mariya
Popularity	Once among the most common US names and still widely used, especially as a middle name; perennially popular in France and Germany.

The meaning and origin of Marie

The name Marie means “uncertain; traditionally 'beloved', 'bitterness', or 'sea of bitterness'” and has Hebrew (via French) origins. The French form of Maria, ultimately from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose meaning is debated, with traditional interpretations including 'beloved', 'bitterness', and 'wished-for child'. It is a hugely popular name across the Christian world and a common middle name in English-speaking countries.

Variants and related names

Marie is related to several other names you may recognize: Maria, Mary, Maria, Maaria, Mariya. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Marie?

Once among the most common US names and still widely used, especially as a middle name; perennially popular in France and Germany.

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