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Beryl

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Pronounced BEH-ril /ˈbɛr.ɪl/High

Meaning: Beryl is a gemstone name from Greek beryllos — the mineral family that includes emerald and aquamarine, often a pale green stone. A vintage jewel name that flourished in the early 20th century.Medium

In 30 seconds: A vintage jewel name: Beryl is the green gemstone, from Greek beryllos (said 'BEH-ril'). Cool, clear, and old-fashioned.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningBeryl is a gemstone name from Greek beryllos — the mineral family that includes emerald and aquamarine, often a pale green stone. A vintage jewel name that flourished in the early 20th century.
U.S. rank (2025)#11101 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Beryl comes from Greek beryllos, the name of a pale, often green gemstone in the family that includes emerald and aquamarine. Popular in the early 1900s as a jewel name, it has since become a quiet vintage pick (said 'BEH-ril').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely today. Rare, gem-bright, and vintage.

Did you know? Beryl is a gemstone — the mineral family that gives us emerald and aquamarine — from Greek beryllos. It was a fashionable jewel name a century ago and now feels charmingly vintage (said 'BEH-ril').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Beryl — Gemstone name from Greek beryllos; vintage jewel name

Variations

BeryleBerry

Nicknames

BerryBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beryl mean?

Beryl is a gemstone name from Greek beryllos — the family that includes emerald and aquamarine, often a green stone.

How do you pronounce Beryl?

It's said BEH-ril /ˈbɛr.ɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Beryl a boy or girl name?

Beryl is used mainly as a girl's name, though it has seen rare male use historically.

How popular is Beryl?

Beryl is rare for girls in the U.S. today, a vintage jewel name.

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