Sybil
Sybil: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sybil
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, the most popular spelling variant of Sibyl since the 19th century.
How popular is Sybil?
Since 1880, 20,360 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Sybil (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #282 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #4875 in 1924. In 2025, 152 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sybil
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sybil
Sister and brother names that share Sybil's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Sybil FAQ
What does the name Sybil mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, the most popular spelling variant of Sibyl since the 19th century.
What is the origin of the name Sybil?
Sybil is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Sybil?
Since 1880, 20,360 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Sybil (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #282 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #4875 in 1924. In 2025, 152 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sybil a boy or girl name?
Sybil is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,360 girls and 5 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.