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Cherryl

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How to Pronounce Cherryl

Pronounced SHER-il /ˈʃɛr.ɪl/Medium

Meaning: Cherryl is a spelling of Cheryl, a twentieth-century blend joining Cherie ('dear,' French) with the gemstone name Beryl.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet variant: Cherryl echoes Cheryl, blending 'dear' with the gem Beryl (said 'SHER-il'). Soft and vintage.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningCherryl is a spelling of Cheryl, a twentieth-century blend joining Cherie ('dear,' French) with the gemstone name Beryl.
U.S. rank (1993)#13874 ↘ Falling
1993 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,757

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194719381993

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

Cherryl is a variant of Cheryl, a blend of Cherie ('dear') and Beryl. It crested near 1947 alongside the popular Cheryl before fading (said 'SHER-il').

The standard Cheryl prevailed and Cherryl is uncommon today. Warm, pretty, and period.

Did you know? Cherryl was most common around 1947, a period spelling of the fast-rising Cheryl.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Cherryl — Variant of Cheryl; blend of Cherie + Beryl

Variations

CherylSherylCheryl

Nicknames

CherCherry

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If you like Cherryl…

Cheryl— the standard spelling it varies
Sheryl— a like spelling variant
Meryl— a rhyming -eryl name
Beryl— the gemstone half inside it

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cherryl mean?

Cherryl varies Cheryl, a blend of Cherie ('dear') and the gemstone Beryl.

How do you pronounce Cherryl?

It's said SHER-il /ˈʃɛr.ɪl/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Cherryl just a spelling of Cheryl?

Essentially yes — it's a variant spelling.

How popular is Cherryl?

Cherryl was a modest variant around the late nineteen-forties and has been uncommon since.

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