Sheryl

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-uhl ]

Girl Name #5,377 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sheryl is a girl name, recorded for 24 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #5,377
Total SSA Count: 24

Alternative Spellings

Sherlyn #1977

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie Sherie

Also a Boy Name

Sheryl is also used as a boy name, ranked #20619.

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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 girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5377. As a boy name, it is ranked #20619. 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 #5377 in popularity for girl 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 #5377 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sheryl

Sheryl is a girl name .

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

Sheryl is currently ranked #5,377 in popularity for girl 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 Sherlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.