Muriel vs Muad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muriel

Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"promised, appointed"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern

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Muriel Rank #3,168

Muad Rank #3,099

Muad is more popular, ranked #3099 vs #3168 for Muriel.

Is Muriel or Muad more popular?

Muad is more popular, ranked #3099 compared to Muriel at #3168 in the United States.

What do Muriel and Muad mean?

Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin). Muad means "promised, appointed" (Arabic origin).

Are Muriel and Muad boy or girl names?

Muriel is primarily a girl name. Muad is primarily a boy name.