Mariel
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ee-uhl ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,331
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Girl Name
Mariel is also used as a girl name, ranked #1041.
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About the Name Mariel
Mariel is a boy name .
Is Mariel a boy or girl name? Mariel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,331 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,041. Mariel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mariel is currently ranked #26,331 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mariel include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mariel include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.