Maribel

English combination of Mary and Bel, or Spanish short form of María Isabel, "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"

Maribel Origin and Meaning

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

This modern name gathers some steam from the wildly popular Isabel.

The meaning of Mary 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).

Maribel Rank in US Top 1000

# 958 in the US

Maribel Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1487 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Maribel

• 1487 Nameberry 2025
• 515 Unique 2023
• 232 Mexico 2021

20 Names Similar to Maribel

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• Lynette
• Josette
• Aida
• Maryam
• Gisele
• Maribelle
• Marcela
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• Romina
• Arabelle
• Vanna
• Ilsa
• Liesel
• Mattea
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Famous People Named Maribel

• Maribel Yerxa Vinson American figure skater
• Maria Isabel "Maribel" Verdú (Rollán) Spanish actress
• Maribel Guadalupe Domínguez (Castelán) Mexican footballer
• Maribel Guardia (born Maribel del Rocío Fernández García) actress, singer and Miss Costa Rica 1978
• Maribel Martín (born Maria Isabel Martínez) Spanish actress
• Emme Maribel Muniz daughter of singer/actress Jennifer Lopez

The name Maribel in Pop Culture

• Maribel Duarte main character in Venezuelan telenovela "Maribel"
• Maribel Lopez mother of Santana Lopez on Glee
• Maribel Mayde character in video game 'Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past'