Meryl
Meryl: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Meryl
- A female given name from Scottish Gaelic, variant of Muriel.
How popular is Meryl?
Since 1880, 5,167 girls and 432 boys in the U.S. have been named Meryl (92% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #751 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #1900 in 1931. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Meryl
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Meryl
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Meryl FAQ
What does the name Meryl mean?
A female given name from Scottish Gaelic, variant of Muriel.
What is the origin of the name Meryl?
Meryl is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Meryl?
Since 1880, 5,167 girls and 432 boys in the U.S. have been named Meryl (92% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #751 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #1900 in 1931. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Meryl a boy or girl name?
Meryl is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,167 girls and 432 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.