Meryl
MER-əl
Popularity
#5532
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
5,585
Peak Year
#156 in 1956
First Recorded
1892
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Meryl is a variant of Muriel, an Irish name meaning 'bright sea'. It can also be considered a diminutive of Mildred, an English name.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Meryl Streep
American actress
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