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Mariel

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ee-uhl ]

Boy Name #26,331 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mariel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-ee-uhl.

Parents who love the name Mariel often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#26,331
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Mariie

Also a Girl Name

Mariel is also used as a girl name, ranked #1041.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mariel

Is Mariel a boy or girl name?
Mariel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #26331. As a girl name, it is ranked #1041. Mariel is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Mariel?
Mariel is pronounced m-EHR-ee-uhl.
How popular is the name Mariel?
Mariel is currently ranked #26331 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Mariel?
Common nicknames for Mariel include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie.
Is Mariel a common or rare name?
Mariel is an uncommon name, ranked #26331 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.

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