Merel is of Dutch origin, meaning 'sea'. It's a unique and melodic name, often pronounced as /'meɾəl/. This moniker is relatively uncommon outside the Netherlands but offers a charming and distinctive choice for parents seeking an elegant yet uncommon name.
"Merel saw its peak popularity between 1923 and 1928, with 12 births each year, but it has since become quite rare, with only a handful of births per year from the 1940s onwards."