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Murrell

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How to Pronounce Murrell

Pronounced MUR-ul /ˈmɜr.əl/Medium

Meaning: Murrell is an English surname pressed into a first name. It most likely derives from the medieval given name Muriel (a Celtic name read as 'bright sea') or from a place-name; the exact line varies by family.Low

In 30 seconds: Murrell is an English surname, likely from Muriel ('bright sea') — said 'MUR-ul'.

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Origin LowEnglish, Celtic

MeaningMurrell is an English surname pressed into a first name. It most likely derives from the medieval given name Muriel (a Celtic name read as 'bright sea') or from a place-name; the exact line varies by family.

U.S. rank (1992)#9380 ↘ Falling

1992 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,098

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Murrell is a surname turned given name whose origin traces most plausibly to Muriel, a Celtic name usually read as 'bright' or 'shining sea', which became a medieval personal name and then a surname. Other Murrell lines derive from place-names, so the sense varies.

As a first name it was uncommon and Southern-leaning, peaking around 1923 and fading after mid-century. A man named Murrell would likely be of a grandparent-or-older generation, and the name reads as a sturdy vintage surname-name today.

Did you know? Murrell, a surname used as a first name, was given to only a few dozen boys a year at its peak around 1923.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Murrell — English surname; likely from Muriel 'bright sea' or place-name

Variations

MurrelMurrillMerrell

Nicknames

Murr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Murrell mean?

Murrell is an English surname used as a first name, likely from Muriel meaning 'bright sea'.

How do you pronounce Murrell?

It's said MUR-ul /ˈmɜr.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Murrell a boy or girl name?

Murrell is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Murrell?

Murrell was always rare in the U.S., an English surname occasionally used as a first name.