—2024 rank
1922peak year
54,831babies named Muriel since 1880
▲ +150%5-year trend
Muriel popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Muriel mean?
Anglicized from Gaelic Muirgheal, from muir 'sea' and geal 'bright'. Also influenced by the French medieval name Muriel.
OriginIrish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, nature
Names like Muriel
Same era, same vibe — if you like Muriel, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Muriels
- Muriel Spark, novelist
Spellings & variants
MerielMurielleMuirgheal
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