Muriel

Pronunciation: [ my-OOR-ee-uhl ]

Boy Name #26,301 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Muriel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced my-OOR-ee-uhl.

Parents who love the name Muriel often also consider Muriel, Murray, Murdock .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #26,301
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mur Muy Murie Muriie

Also a Girl Name

Muriel is also used as a girl name, ranked #3168.

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Similar Names

Muriel Murray Murdock Murphy Murry Murl Murtie Murl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Muriel

Is Muriel a boy or girl name?

Muriel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #26301. As a girl name, it is ranked #3168. Muriel is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Muriel?

Muriel is pronounced my-OOR-ee-uhl.

How popular is the name Muriel?

Muriel is currently ranked #26301 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Muriel?

Common nicknames for Muriel include Mur, Muy, Murie, and Muriie.

Is Muriel a common or rare name?

Muriel is an uncommon name, ranked #26301 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Muriel

Muriel is a boy name .

Is Muriel a boy or girl name? Muriel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,301 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,168. Muriel is more commonly used as a girl name.

Muriel is currently ranked #26,301 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Muriel include Mur, Muy, Murie, and Muriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.