Fern vs Meryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Girl #1,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant, feathery frond"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #5,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright sea, shining pool"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

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Fern Rank #1,259

Meryl Rank #5,487

Fern is more popular, ranked #1259 vs #5487 for Meryl.

Is Fern or Meryl more popular?

Fern is more popular, ranked #1259 compared to Meryl at #5487 in the United States.

What do Fern and Meryl mean?

Fern means "fern plant, feathery frond" (Old English origin). Meryl means "bright sea, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin).

Are Fern and Meryl boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a girl name. Meryl is primarily a girl name.