Shirley vs Cherry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shirley

Girl #1,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #4,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cherry tree or fruit"

Origin: Old French via English

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Shirley Rank #1,454

Cherry Rank #4,698

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 vs #4698 for Cherry.

Is Shirley or Cherry more popular?

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 compared to Cherry at #4698 in the United States.

What do Shirley and Cherry mean?

Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Cherry means "cherry tree or fruit" (Old French via English origin).

Are Shirley and Cherry boy or girl names?

Shirley is primarily a girl name. Cherry is primarily a girl name.