Meryl

Q: Is Meryl a boy or girl name?

Meryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #37987, and as a girl name it ranks #5487.

Q: How popular is the name Meryl?

Meryl is ranked #37987 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhl ]

Boy Name #37,987 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Meryl is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Meryl often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Popularity Over Time

#37,987

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #37,987
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie

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Also a Girl Name

Meryl is also used as a girl name, ranked #5487.

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Similar Names

Meta Melissa Melvina Meda Mertie Mellie Metta Melinda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meryl

Is Meryl a boy or girl name?

Meryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37987. As a girl name, it is ranked #5487. Meryl is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Meryl?

Meryl is pronounced m-EHR-uhl.

How popular is the name Meryl?

Meryl is currently ranked #37987 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Meryl?

Common nicknames for Meryl include Mer, Mey, and Merie.

Is Meryl a common or rare name?

Meryl is an uncommon name, ranked #37987 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Meryl

Meryl is a boy name .

Is Meryl a boy or girl name? Meryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,987 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,487. Meryl is more commonly used as a girl name.

Meryl is currently ranked #37,987 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Meryl include Mer, Mey, and Merie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.