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Sharlene vs Meryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meryl

Girl #5,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright sea, shining pool"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,487
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sharlene Rank #17,166
Meryl Rank #5,487

Meryl is more popular, ranked #5487 vs #17166 for Sharlene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sharlene or Meryl more popular?

Meryl is more popular, ranked #5487 compared to Sharlene at #17166 in the United States.

What do Sharlene and Meryl mean?

Meryl means "bright sea, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin).

Are Sharlene and Meryl boy or girl names?

Sharlene is primarily a girl name. Meryl is primarily a girl name.

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