Muriel vs Roxy

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

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Roxy

Girl #3,170 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, bright star"

Origin: Persian Roshanak

Cultural Roots

American British Persian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,170
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Muriel Rank #3,168
Roxy Rank #3,170

Muriel is more popular, ranked #3168 vs #3170 for Roxy.

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

Roxy ___

  • Roxy Grace
  • Roxy Marie
  • Roxy Lee
  • Roxy Jade
  • Roxy Ann
  • Roxy Monroe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Muriel

Dorothy Harriet Beatrice Hugh Cecil

If you choose Roxy

Chloe Mia Zara Max Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muriel or Roxy more popular?

Muriel is more popular, ranked #3168 compared to Roxy at #3170 in the United States.

What do Muriel and Roxy mean?

Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin). Roxy means "dawn, bright star" (Persian Roshanak origin).

Are Muriel and Roxy boy or girl names?

Muriel is primarily a girl name. Roxy is primarily a girl name.

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