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The baby name Marielle is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ma-ree-EL,mə-REE-əl,French: /ma.ʁi.ɛl/.

Marielle is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: ma-ree-EL,mə-REE-əl,French: /ma.ʁi.ɛl/

What is the meaning of the name Marielle ?

The baby name Marielle is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ma-ree-EL,mə-REE-əl,French: /ma.ʁi.ɛl/.

Marielle is French in Origin.

Marielle is a French diminutive and elaboration of Marie (Mary), built with the affectionate -elle ending. The name traces to Hebrew Miryam via Latin Maria, so its meaning follows the debated senses of Mary: often interpreted as “beloved,” “wished-for child,” or “bitter,” and, by medieval folk etymology, “of the sea”/“star of the sea.” As a double diminutive, Marielle can be read as “little Mary” or “dear Mary.”

Usage is strongest in France from the mid-20th century and in francophone regions of Canada, with notable presence in Belgium and the Netherlands (spelled Mariëlle). The name appears across Europe and the Americas through cultural exchange and the rise of -elle names in English. Notable bearers include Brazilian activist Marielle Franco, pianist Marielle Labèque, and French politician Marielle Gallo. Variants and cognates: Mariel, Mariella, Mariela, Mariëlle, Maryelle; related forms include Mariette.

Marielle has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Marielle

Marielle Franco Politician · Born 1979 · Brazil Marielle Franco was a Brazilian politician and human rights activist best known for her outspoken work defending women, Black Brazilians, and favela communities in Rio de Janeiro. A sociologist and feminist, she served as a city councillor for PSOL from 2017 until she was assassinated in 2018.

Marielle – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2021 #1 416
Ireland Girls 2014 #1 947
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
CM 0 #52 5 2,592
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
PH 0 #76 21 5,607
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
Norway Girls 2025 #121 6 453
Switzerland Girls 2024 #128 8 1,786
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
EE Girls 0 #139 4 1,888
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
MT Girls 0 #150 4 3,773
NL Girls 0 #153 2,563 5,933
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Girls 2022 #174 6 1,568
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
LU Girls 0 #183 8 4,850
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
NL 0 #227 176 2,481
PH Girls 0 #242 151 13,098
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #274 12 2,795
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
QA Girls 0 #292 25 15,378
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
BR 0 #332 14 5,969
MU Girls 0 #340 12 8,539
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
Finland Girls 0 #380 12 1,368
OM Girls 0 #383 14 15,987
France Girls 2021 #392 14 3,185
Austria Girls 0 #402 19 1,885
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
CL 0 #427 8 6,867
CM Girls 0 #428 113 11,671
MX 0 #438 8 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
AE Girls 0 #518 36 20,968
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
SG Girls 0 #556 31 18,916
CR Girls 0 #568 6 11,342
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
LB 0 #596 63 13,263
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IL Girls 0 #639 7 11,648
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
Finland Girls 2026 #684 55 3,895
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
Germany Girls 0 #756 83 4,949
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
BR Girls 0 #772 171 12,708
United States Girls 2024 #802 115 8,487
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
CL Girls 0 #826 26 14,098
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
SA Girls 0 #901 35 25,931
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Girls 0 #931 13 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #969 15 5,561
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,117 25 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,124 60 17,781
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,144 9 16,140
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,380 67 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Marielle is popular in 62 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
Switzerland
United States

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People also ask about Marielle

Marielle is predominantly a girl's name.
Marielle is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ma-ree-EL,mə-REE-əl,French: /ma.ʁi.ɛl/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mariel, Mariella, Mariela, Maryelle, Mariell and Marielle.
Yes, very popular — Marielle ranked #1 in Germany in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Marielle ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2021).
Marielle's popularity is rising. It moved from #396 in 2011 to #392 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Marielle are in our database, including Marielle Franco (Politician).