Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Marybeth
Marybeth — a girl name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Bitter, oath of God", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Maribeth is on your shortlist, Marybeth belongs in the same conversation.
Marybeth meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Bitter, oath of God
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Marybeth to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Marybeth as M·A·R·Y·B·E·T·H, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Marybeth is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Marybeth variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Marybetha, Marybethe, Marybethy, Marybet.
- Nicknames: Mary and M.
- Middle names: Pair Marybeth with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Marybeth middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maribeth, Markeith, Marivel, Marybelle, Marvella — full picks on the sibling names for Marybeth guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Marybeth? Browse our names like Marybeth guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Marybeth
What does the name Marybeth mean?
Marybeth means "Bitter, oath of God" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Marybeth?
Marybeth originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Marybeth?
Marybeth has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Marybeth a boy's or girl's name?
Marybeth is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Marybeth in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Marybeth sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Marybeth?
Names that share Marybeth's sound and style include Maribeth, Markeith, Marivel, Marybelle, Marvella.
What middle names pair well with Marybeth?
Good middle-name fits for Marybeth pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Marybeth is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Marybeth is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Marybeth?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marybeth share its rhythm without rhyming — Maribeth, Markeith, Marivel all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.