Cheryl vs Shirley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cheryl

Girl #3,965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dear one, beloved"

Origin: French (Cherie)

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Girl #1,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Cheryl Rank #3,965

Shirley Rank #1,454

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 vs #3965 for Cheryl.

Is Cheryl or Shirley more popular?

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 compared to Cheryl at #3965 in the United States.

What do Cheryl and Shirley mean?

Cheryl means "dear one, beloved" (French (Cherie) origin). Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Cheryl and Shirley boy or girl names?

Cheryl is primarily a girl name. Shirley is primarily a girl name.