Meryl vs Shirley

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 #1,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Meryl Rank #5,487

Shirley Rank #1,454

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 vs #5487 for Meryl.

Is Meryl or Shirley more popular?

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 compared to Meryl at #5487 in the United States.

What do Meryl and Shirley mean?

Meryl means "bright sea, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin). Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Meryl and Shirley boy or girl names?

Meryl is primarily a girl name. Shirley is primarily a girl name.