Marian
MER-ee-ən
Popularity
#1151
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
143,077
Peak Year
#4,235 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Marian is a name with debated origins. It may be a combination of Mary and Ann, or it may be French, derived from Marius, a Roman family name.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Marian Anderson
American singer of classical music
Marian Wright Edelman
American activist for children's rights
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