Cheryl

Q: Is Cheryl a boy or girl name?

Cheryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12815, and as a girl name it ranks #3965.

Q: How popular is the name Cheryl?

Cheryl is ranked #12815 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-uhl ]

Boy Name #12,815 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cheryl is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Cheryl often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Popularity Over Time

#12,815

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,815
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Che Chy Cheie Cherie

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Also a Girl Name

Cheryl is also used as a girl name, ranked #3965.

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Similar Names

Charlotte Christine Christina Charity Chloe Christena Charles Cherry

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheryl

Is Cheryl a boy or girl name?

Cheryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12815. As a girl name, it is ranked #3965. Cheryl is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Cheryl?

Cheryl is pronounced sh-EHR-uhl.

How popular is the name Cheryl?

Cheryl is currently ranked #12815 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cheryl?

Common nicknames for Cheryl include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Cherie.

Is Cheryl a common or rare name?

Cheryl is an uncommon name, ranked #12815 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cheryl

Cheryl is a boy name .

Is Cheryl a boy or girl name? Cheryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,815 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,965. Cheryl is more commonly used as a girl name.

Cheryl is currently ranked #12,815 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cheryl include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Cherie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.