Meryl vs Ruth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meryl

Girl #5,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright sea, shining pool"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

Welsh English American

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Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American

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Meryl Rank #5,487

Ruth Rank #172

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #5487 for Meryl.

Is Meryl or Ruth more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Meryl at #5487 in the United States.

What do Meryl and Ruth mean?

Meryl means "bright sea, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin). Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin).

Are Meryl and Ruth boy or girl names?

Meryl is primarily a girl name. Ruth is primarily a girl name.