Murel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Murel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 46 babies have been named Murel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Murel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,359 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,359
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Murel is also used as a girl name, ranked #17208.
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#30,505 in US
Old Norse/Old English origin
"Sharp point, nail"
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Germanic via Spanish origin
"free man (if derived from Carlos)"
#30,349 in US
Old English/Scandinavian hybrid origin
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#30,321 in US
Modern American origin
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#30,512 in US
Old English origin
"wagon, cart, farm vehicle"
#30,197 in US
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About the Name Murel
Murel is a boy name .
Is Murel a boy or girl name? Murel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,359 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,208. Murel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Murel is currently ranked #30,359 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Murel include Mur, Muy, Muie, and Murkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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