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Sheryll

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How to Pronounce Sheryll

Pronounced SHER-il /ˈʃɛr.ɪl/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Cheryl/Sheryl, a twentieth-century name usually explained as a blend of Cherie ('dear') and Beryl (the pale-green gemstone). A midcentury American favorite in many spellings.Low

In 30 seconds: A midcentury classic respelled: Sheryll blends Cherie ('dear') and Beryl (said 'SHER-il'). Of its era.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA variant of Cheryl/Sheryl, a twentieth-century name usually explained as a blend of Cherie ('dear') and Beryl (the pale-green gemstone). A midcentury American favorite in many spellings.
U.S. rank (1987)#11087 ↘ Falling
1987 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1955
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,558

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195519361987

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

Sheryll is a variant of Cheryl/Sheryl, generally read as a blend of Cherie ('dear') and Beryl. It crested around 1955 among midcentury Cheryl spellings, then receded (said 'SHER-il').

It peaked in the mid-1950s and then declined. A midcentury classic in a rarer spelling.

Did you know? Sheryll is a spelling of Cheryl/Sheryl, a 1900s coinage blending Cherie ('dear') and the gem Beryl. It peaked around 1955 in the Cheryl heyday, then faded as the -yll form gave way to Cheryl (said 'SHER-il').
Overall data confidence 42%
References -- Sheryll — Variant of Cheryl/Sheryl; Cherie + Beryl blend

Variations

CherylSherylCheryll

Nicknames

SherryCher

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If you like Sheryll…

Cheryl— the standard spelling
Sheryl— a near-twin spelling
Beryl— the gem in the blend
Meryl— a like -eryl name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sheryll mean?

Sheryll is a variant of Cheryl/Sheryl, usually explained as a blend of Cherie ('dear') and the gem Beryl.

How do you pronounce Sheryll?

It's said SHER-il /ˈʃɛr.ɪl/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sheryll a boy or girl name?

Sheryll is a girl's name.

How popular is Sheryll?

Sheryll is a vintage spelling; it saw its best years around the mid-twentieth century and is rare today.

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