Bitter grace or wished-for child
A compound name combining Mary and Ann. Mary is of Hebrew origin meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', while Ann is derived from Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Together, the name represents a blend of traditional strength and elegance.
About 114 girls were named Maryann in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Tony Award-winning stage and film actress
Longtime president of the Detroit City Council
A socialite and antagonist in the series True Blood · True Blood
Supporting character in the sitcom Cybill · Cybill
The same feel as Maryann — far less common.
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