Mariel

Dutch diminutive of Mary

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Mariel Origin and Meaning

The name Mariel is a girl's name of French, Dutch origin meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved".

Mariel Hemingway popularized this attractive and unusual variation of Mary. It's a fairly recent form, emerging in the twentieth century. Other variations include Marielle and Mariella, which is found in Italy.

The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

Mariel Rank in US Top 1000

# 947 in the US

Mariel Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1691 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Mariel

• 1691 Nameberry 2025
• 39 Unique 2024
• 187 Mexico 2021

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Famous People Named Mariel

• Mariel Hadley Hemingway American actress; granddaughter of writer Ernest Hemingway
• Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm American soccer player
• Mariel Leigh Zagunis American fencer
• Mariel Rodriguez (born Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo Padilla), Filipina model/actress
• Mariel Viray Pamintuan Filipina actress
• Mariel Espinosa Mexican sprinter
• Mariel "Mari" Madrid American dancer and YouTuber of duo Keone & Mari

The name Mariel in Pop Culture

• Mariel Gullwhacker mouse character in the Redwall series
• Dr. Mariel Underlay character on TV series "Invasion"
• "Mariel " song by cellist Maya Beiser.

International Variations of the name Mariel

• Marieke Dutch