Merriel

Q: Is Merriel a boy or girl name?

Merriel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #31672, and as a girl name it ranks #69918.

Q: How popular is the name Merriel?

Merriel is ranked #31672 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #31,672 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Merriel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Merriel often also consider Estes, Amile, Blanche .

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Popularity Over Time

#31,672

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,672
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Merrick #1219 Merritt #1898

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie Merrie

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Merriel Charles

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Also a Girl Name

Merriel is also used as a girl name, ranked #69918.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merriel

Is Merriel a boy or girl name?

Merriel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31672. As a girl name, it is ranked #69918. Merriel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Merriel?

Merriel is currently ranked #31672 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Merriel?

Common nicknames for Merriel include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie.

Is Merriel a common or rare name?

Merriel is an uncommon name, ranked #31672 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Merriel

Merriel is a boy name .

Is Merriel a boy or girl name? Merriel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,672 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,918. Merriel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Merriel is currently ranked #31,672 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Merriel include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Merriel include Merrick, Merritt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.