Muriel \m(u)-riel\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Muriel), is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Muriel is "sparkling sea".

For more information, see also the related name Merrill.

Baby names that sound like Muriel are Moriel, Morrel, Merrel, Merill and Meril. Other similar baby names are Guriel, Nuriel and Zuriel.