Meryl Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Meryl Name at a Glance

Name	Meryl
Meaning	Variant of Muriel: Bright sea.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Meryl Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Meryl means “Variant of Muriel: Bright sea”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Meryl Name Origin

Our database records Meryl under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Meryl a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Meryl is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Meryl

When considering Meryl for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.