Meryl
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meryl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 59 babies have been named Meryl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meryl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,987 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,987
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Meryl is also used as a girl name, ranked #5487.
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About the Name Meryl
Meryl is a boy name .
Is Meryl a boy or girl name? Meryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,987 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,487. Meryl is more commonly used as a girl name.
Meryl is currently ranked #37,987 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meryl include Mer, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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