Muriel vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Muriel Rank #3,168

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3168 for Muriel.

Is Muriel or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Muriel at #3168 in the United States.

What do Muriel and Richard mean?

Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Muriel and Richard boy or girl names?

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