What is the origin of the name Maryellen?

Maryellen is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Maryellen?

Maryellen is currently ranked #6814 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Maryellen?

Maryellen is pronounced meh-ree-EH-lin.

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GirlHebrew

Maryellen

meh-ree-EH-lin

Popularity

#6814

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

13,120

Peak Year

#471 in 1960

First Recorded

1891

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A combination of Mary and Ellen. Mary means 'bitter', 'rebellious', or 'wished-for child', and Ellen means 'bright, shining one'.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Mary Ellen Mel Ella

Spelling Variations

Mary-Ellen

Similar Names

Marianne Maryann Elizabeth Catherine

Personality Traits

KindCaringIntelligentCreative

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