Sibyl

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Pronounced SIB-il /ˈsɪb.ɪl/High

Meaning: From the Greek sibylla, 'a prophetess; an oracle' — the Sibyls were seers of classical antiquity; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: A prophetess; an oracle: Sibyl is Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm. We note the myth.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek sibylla, 'a prophetess; an oracle' — the Sibyls were seers of classical antiquity; we note the myth

U.S. rank (2025)#5537 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,464

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

Sibyl comes from the Greek sibylla, 'a prophetess; an oracle' — the Sibyls were seers of classical antiquity (we note the myth). A crisp, classic name (said 'SIB-il').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare, a-prophetess at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Sibyl comes from the Greek sibylla, 'a prophetess; an oracle' — the Sibyls were seers of antiquity — a crisp, classic name (we note the myth; said 'SIB-il').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Sibyl — Greek; classical seers

Variations

SybilSibyllaSybille

Nicknames

Sib

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sibyl mean?

Sibyl is Greek for 'a prophetess; an oracle' (the Sibyls were seers of antiquity). We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Sibyl?

It's said SIB-il /ˈsɪb.ɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sibyl a boy or girl name?

Sibyl is a girl's name.

How popular is Sibyl?

Sibyl is a very rare name in the U.S. today.