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Meryle

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How to Pronounce Meryle

Pronounced MEH-ril /ˈmɛr.ɪl/Medium

Meaning: Meryle is a variant spelling of Meryl, itself a short form of Muriel, from the Celtic muir 'sea' and gheal 'bright,' giving the sense 'bright sea' or 'sea-bright.'Low

In 30 seconds: Meryle is a variant of Meryl, a shortened form of the Celtic Muriel meaning 'bright sea.' It appeared in early-twentieth-century American records, peaking around 1924 (said MEH-ril).
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Origin LowWelsh, Celtic
MeaningMeryle is a variant spelling of Meryl, itself a short form of Muriel, from the Celtic muir 'sea' and gheal 'bright,' giving the sense 'bright sea' or 'sea-bright.'
U.S. rank (1963)#5703 ↗ Rising
1963 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 397

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194419071963

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

Meryle is a spelling of Meryl, which developed as a short form of the Celtic Muriel, 'bright sea.' The name moved from Wales and Ireland into wider English use in the early twentieth century, appearing here in a slightly ornamented spelling.

Meryle was never common, given to only about eighteen girls a year at its early peak around 1924, and it had faded from records by the 1960s. It carries the same gentle, sea-bright meaning as its more familiar cousin Meryl.

Did you know? Meryle shares its root with actress Meryl Streep's name; both trace back to Muriel, an old Celtic name meaning 'sea-bright.'
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Meryle — Variant of Meryl/Muriel; Celtic 'bright sea'

Variations

MerylMurielMeriel

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meryle mean?

It is a variant of Meryl, a short form of the Celtic Muriel, meaning 'bright sea.'

How do you pronounce Meryle?

It is said MEH-ril /ˈmɛr.ɪl/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Meryle a boy or girl name?

Meryle is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Meryle?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about eighteen girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-twenties.

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