Muriel vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muriel

Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

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Girl #1,863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English American Belgian

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Muriel Rank #3,168

Marion Rank #1,863

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

Is Muriel or Marion more popular?

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

What do Muriel and Marion mean?

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

Are Muriel and Marion boy or girl names?

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