Mary Grace
beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and divine favor or grace (English/Latin)
Mary Grace is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #6 (185,197 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and divine favor or grace (English/Latin)
The name combines the traditional Marian devotion inherited from the Spanish colonial period with English nomenclature popularized during the American period. It functions as an English-language equivalent to Spanish Marian compounds like Maria Gracia. In the Philippines, it consistently ranks among the most ubiquitous female names.
Mary Grace is a compound English Christian name combining Mary (the English form of the biblical Hebrew Miryam) and Grace (an English virtue name derived from Latin gratia). It is one of the most widespread female compound names in modern Philippine history.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common full given name in official registries. Bearers often go by the single nickname 'Grace', 'MG', 'Mary', or 'Gigi'.
Related forms
- María Gracia Spanish
- Maria Grazia Italian
- Marie-Grâce French
Yearly popularity (PSA samples)
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,419 |
| 2007 | 2,408 |
| 2008 | 1,989 |
| 2009 | 1,770 |
| 2010 | 1,678 |
| 2018 | 573 |
Mary Grace with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Mary Grace
How do I use Mary Grace with two Filipino surnames?
Mary Grace is the given name. The full name is Mary Grace + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Mary Grace a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #6 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.