Henrietta vs Muriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henrietta

Girl #2,131 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

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Henrietta Rank #2,131

Muriel Rank #3,168

Henrietta is more popular, ranked #2131 vs #3168 for Muriel.

Is Henrietta or Muriel more popular?

Henrietta is more popular, ranked #2131 compared to Muriel at #3168 in the United States.

What do Henrietta and Muriel mean?

Henrietta means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin).

Are Henrietta and Muriel boy or girl names?

Henrietta is primarily a girl name. Muriel is primarily a girl name.