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Scheryl
How to Pronounce Scheryl
Pronounced SHER-uhl /ΛΚΙrΙl/Medium
Meaning: Scheryl is an ornate spelling of Cheryl, itself a 20th-century English blend of Cherry and the gem name Beryl. The 'Sch-' opening is decorative; the name is still said like Cheryl. Its sense leans on Beryl, a pale green gemstone.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Scheryl is a fanciful spelling of Cheryl, a modern English name blending Cherry with the gem Beryl. The added 'c' is purely visual, an example of the mid-century taste for elaborate spellings of newly popular names.
It stayed a genuine rarity, only a handful of girls a year at its high around 1956, and quickly faded. It sits beside Cheryl, Sheryl and Beryl.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Scheryl mean?
It's a decorative spelling of Cheryl, a modern blend of Cherry and the gemstone Beryl.
How do you pronounce Scheryl?
It's said SHER-uhl /ΛΚΙrΙl/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Scheryl a boy or girl name?
Scheryl is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Scheryl?
Scheryl has always been a very rare spelling in the U.S.