Beryl
Pronunciation: [ b-EHR-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Beryl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 326 babies have been named Beryl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Beryl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,250 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,250
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Beryl is also used as a girl name, ranked #17313.
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About the Name Beryl
Beryl is a boy name .
Is Beryl a boy or girl name? Beryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,250 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,313. Beryl is more commonly used as a girl name.
Beryl is currently ranked #31,250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Beryl include Ber, Bey, Beie, and Berkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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