Meryl vs Wiley

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 #5,573 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, war-high"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Meryl Rank #5,487

Wiley Rank #5,573

Meryl is more popular, ranked #5487 vs #5573 for Wiley.

Is Meryl or Wiley more popular?

Meryl is more popular, ranked #5487 compared to Wiley at #5573 in the United States.

What do Meryl and Wiley mean?

Meryl means "bright sea, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin). Wiley means "resolute protector, war-high" (Old English origin).

Are Meryl and Wiley boy or girl names?

Meryl is primarily a girl name. Wiley is primarily a girl name.