Marie Gant

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marie Gant — French
587K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marie Gant is a name that combines French origins. The first name Marie is a feminine given name of French origin. Marie is a variation of the feminine given name Maria. It is also the standard form of the name in Czech, and is also used in Danish, English, German, Norwegian, and Swedish. Marie, Marié or Mariê (真理絵、万里絵、麻里絵、まりえ、マリエ) is also a feminine Japanese name. Compound names French Marie, just as Italian Maria and Spanish María, is traditionally also used in masculine compound names. The surname Gant: Andrew Gant (born 1963), British composer, singer, author, teacher and politician Brian Gant (born 1952), Canadian retired soccer player Bruce Gant (born 1956), Canadian retired soccer player Cecil Gant (1913–1951), American blues singer and pianist Damon Gant (born 1952), fictional Los Angeles Police Chief from the game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney David Gant (born 1943), Scottish actor and model Harry Gant (born 1940), American motorsport driver JaKeenan Gant (born 1996), American basketball player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Jerry Gant (1963–2018), Americ. Marie is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 587K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marie

French

Marie is a variation of the feminine given name Maria. It is also the standard form of the name in Czech, and is also used in Danish, English, German, Norwegian, and Swedish. Marie, Marié or Mariê (真理絵、万里絵、麻里絵、まりえ、マリエ) is also a feminine Japanese name. Compound names French Marie, just as Italian Maria and Spanish María, is traditionally also used in masculine compound names.

Surname: Gant

Scottish

Andrew Gant (born 1963), British composer, singer, author, teacher and politician Brian Gant (born 1952), Canadian retired soccer player Bruce Gant (born 1956), Canadian retired soccer player Cecil Gant (1913–1951), American blues singer and pianist Damon Gant (born 1952), fictional Los Angeles Police Chief from the game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney David Gant (born 1943), Scottish actor and model Harry Gant (born 1940), American motorsport driver JaKeenan Gant (born 1996), American basketball player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Jerry Gant (1963–2018), Americ.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marie Gant

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marie Gant:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marie?
The first name Marie originates from French. Marie is a variation of the feminine given name Maria. It is also the standard form of the name in Czech, and is also used in Danish, English, German, Norwegian, and Swedish. Marie, Marié or Mariê (真理絵、万里絵、麻里絵、まりえ、マリエ) is also a feminine Japanese name. Compound names French Marie, just as Italian Maria and Spanish María, is traditionally also used in masculine compound names.
When was Marie most popular?
The name Marie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gant?
The surname Gant originates from Scottish. Andrew Gant (born 1963), British composer, singer, author, teacher and politician Brian Gant (born 1952), Canadian retired soccer player Bruce Gant (born 1956), Canadian retired soccer player Cecil Gant (1913–1951), American blues singer and pianist Damon Gant (born 1952), fictional Los Angeles Police Chief from the game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney David Gant (born 1943), Scottish actor and model Harry Gant (born 1940), American motorsport driver JaKeenan Gant (born 1996), American basketball player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Jerry Gant (1963–2018), Americ.
What are the origins of the name Marie Gant?
The name Marie Gant combines two different traditions: the first name Marie has French roots, while the surname Gant originates from Scottish.
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