Murl
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Murl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 324 babies have been named Murl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Murl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,160 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,160
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Murl is also used as a girl name, ranked #38960.
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"weary, shaped by use"
#32,083 in US
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"laurel-crowned, victorious"
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Hebrew biblical origin
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#32,184 in US
Latin origin
"bright, white"
#32,264 in US
French Chéri origin
"beloved"
#32,353 in US
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About the Name Murl
Murl is a boy name .
Is Murl a boy or girl name? Murl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,160 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,960. Murl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Murl is currently ranked #32,160 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Murl include Murphy, Murray, Murad . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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