Muriel - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Muriel \m(u)-riel\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "sparkling sea".

For more information, see also the related name Merrill.

Baby names that sound like Muriel are Moriel, Morrel, Merrel, Merill and Meril. Other similar baby names are Guriel, Nuriel and Zuriel.

Muriel is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Muriel. Click here to compare Muriel with related baby names.