Sheryl

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-uhl ]

Boy Name #20,619 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sheryl is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Sheryl often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,619
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Sherman #4733

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie Sherie

Also a Girl Name

Sheryl is also used as a girl name, ranked #5377.

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Similar Names

Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheryl

Is Sheryl a boy or girl name?

Sheryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20619. As a girl name, it is ranked #5377. Sheryl is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sheryl?

Sheryl is pronounced sh-EHR-uhl.

How popular is the name Sheryl?

Sheryl is currently ranked #20619 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sheryl?

Common nicknames for Sheryl include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sherie.

Is Sheryl a common or rare name?

Sheryl is an uncommon name, ranked #20619 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sheryl

Sheryl is a boy name .

Is Sheryl a boy or girl name? Sheryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,619 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,377. Sheryl is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sheryl is currently ranked #20,619 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sheryl include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sherie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Sheryl include Sherman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.