Meryl vs Fern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meryl

Girl #5,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright sea, shining pool"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

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Girl #1,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant, feathery frond"

Origin: Old English

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Meryl Rank #5,487

Fern Rank #1,259

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

Is Meryl or Fern more popular?

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

What do Meryl and Fern mean?

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

Are Meryl and Fern boy or girl names?

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