Muriel vs Quillen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muriel

Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

Cultural Roots

British Irish Scottish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,168
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mur, Muri, Riel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Muriel Rank #3,168
Quillen Rank #26,386

Muriel is more popular, ranked #3168 vs #26386 for Quillen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Muriel ___

  • Muriel Jane
  • Muriel Grace
  • Muriel Ann
  • Muriel Rose
  • Muriel Kate
  • Muriel Claire

Quillen ___

  • Quillen James
  • Quillen Patrick
  • Quillen Reid
  • Quillen Liam
  • Quillen Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Muriel

Dorothy Harriet Beatrice Hugh Cecil

If you choose Quillen

Callum Ronan Declan Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muriel or Quillen more popular?

Muriel is more popular, ranked #3168 compared to Quillen at #26386 in the United States.

What do Muriel and Quillen mean?

Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin). Quillen means "slender; narrow passage" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Muriel and Quillen boy or girl names?

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

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