Mare
- Pronunciation
- [Mare]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bitter
- Origin
- Irish
Mare Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 8 baby girls have been named Mare. The name peaked in 2023 with 8 US births that year (rank #11801).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Mare
If you like Mare's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mare's exact length and starting letter: Maat, Mace, Maci, Mack, Macy.
Quick Facts About Mare
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maire | Bitter | Female | Irish |
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Compare Mare to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mare against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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