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Cherelle

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Pronounced shuh-REL /ʃəˈrɛl/High

Meaning: Cherelle is a single-r elaboration of Cheryl, a twentieth-century name tied to French 'cherie', 'dear one' (and echoing Beryl). It shares its story with the double-r Cherrelle, differing only in spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: Cherelle softens Cheryl into a French -elle (said 'shuh-REL'), from a root meaning 'dear'. It peaked in the mid-eighties.

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Origin LowEnglish, French

MeaningCherelle is a single-r elaboration of Cheryl, a twentieth-century name tied to French 'cherie', 'dear one' (and echoing Beryl). It shares its story with the double-r Cherrelle, differing only in spelling.

U.S. rank (2020)#15613 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,674

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Cherelle is a -elle elaboration of Cheryl, from French cherie, 'dear one'. Its mid-eighties peak coincides with the R&B singer Cherrelle, though she spelled her name with a double r; the two spellings rose together on the same wave.

A girl named Cherelle at its 1986 crest is now in her late thirties. The name is smooth and singing; it reads as eighties and shortens warmly to Cher or Elle.

Did you know? The Cheryl-based -elle names crested in the eighties; Cherelle reached its high point in 1986, alongside the similarly spelled singer Cherrelle.

Overall data confidence 50%

References -- Cherelle — Elaboration of Cheryl (Fr. cherie); singer Cherrelle (double-r) needs_verification

Variations

CherylCherrelleSherelle

Nicknames

CherElleRell

Famous Bearers

★Cherrelle (1958--present)
American R&B singer of the mid-eighties whose name, spelled with a double r, parallels this variant; cited with caution.

If you like Cherelle…

Cheryl— the parent name Cherelle elaborates

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Danielle— shares the gentle two-beat -elle sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cherelle mean?

Cherelle is an elaboration of Cheryl, tied to French 'cherie', meaning 'dear one'.

How do you pronounce Cherelle?

It's said shuh-REL /ʃəˈrɛl/ -- two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cherelle a boy or girl name?

Cherelle is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cherelle?

Cherelle peaked in the mid-eighties and has been uncommon since.