Shirley vs Meryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shirley

Girl #1,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Girl #5,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright sea, shining pool"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

Welsh English American

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Shirley Rank #1,454

Meryl Rank #5,487

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

Is Shirley or Meryl more popular?

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

What do Shirley and Meryl mean?

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

Are Shirley and Meryl boy or girl names?

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