Mared
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Mared is a Greek name associated with the meaning “pearl”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.66% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Mared
Mared is a beautiful and authentic Welsh name, serving as the traditional Welsh form of the widely popular name Margaret. The name Margaret itself has ancient Greek roots, derived from the word 'margarites,' meaning "pearl." Therefore, Mared inherits this lovely meaning, symbolizing preciousness, rarity, and beauty. While Margaret has been a timeless classic across many cultures, Mared offers a distinct and charming alternative, embodying the same graceful qualities with a unique Welsh twist. It's a name that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in history.
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Gender Usage of the Name Mared
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Mared is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.66% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Mared
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Mared is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 214K births |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 278M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Mared ranked #8,365 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Mared shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2,462 in 1997. Its lowest recorded position was #10,192 in 2010. Over the last 9 years (2016–2025) the name rose 613 places (from #8,978 to #8,365).
Characteristics of the Name Mared
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- d — Girl Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Mared consists of a single, impactful syllable that is concise and direct. While phonetically distinct, it does not share a singular, verifiable cultural reference outside of its linguistic roots. The brevity and soft, liquid consonants produce a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Mared
Middle name suggestions for MaredMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Mared is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Mared Laura · Mared Linda · Mared Lasha · Mared Lanae · Mared Lucia. View all 261 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Mared
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Marta · Mairead · Marita · View all 59 names
Spelled Like Mared Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Maree · Marea
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ruth · Grace · Joyce · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Mared in ASL
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