Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Meriel Updated April 19, 2026 by Jennifer M. Meriel Gender: Female Origin: Scottish Meaning: Sea Bright ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Meriel? The name Meriel is primarily a female name of Scottish origin that means Sea Bright. Form of Muriel.People who like the name Meriel also like: Maren, Fiona, Mairi, Isla, Maeve, Claire, Elodie, Aidan, Aiden, Alistair, Declan, Ronan, Alaric, Callum Names like Meriel: Merel, Moral, Moriel, Marlo, Marilee, Myrilla, Marilla, Morley, Mirielle, Mirella, Mireille, Maralah, Murrillo, Marilu, Marylou, Mariuerla, Muriel, Morela, Mariel, Mariela, Marli, Maurilio, Murali, Marella, Marley, Maral, Mariella, Meral, Merle, Meryle Stats for the Name Meriel Meriel is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Meriel is currently not ranked in U.S. births