Marion vs Muriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marion

Girl #1,863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English American Belgian

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Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

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Marion Rank #1,863

Muriel Rank #3,168

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 vs #3168 for Muriel.

Is Marion or Muriel more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 compared to Muriel at #3168 in the United States.

What do Marion and Muriel mean?

Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin). Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin).

Are Marion and Muriel boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a girl name. Muriel is primarily a girl name.