Richard vs Muriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Muriel Rank #3,168

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

Is Richard or Muriel more popular?

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

What do Richard and Muriel mean?

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

Are Richard and Muriel boy or girl names?

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