Sheryl
SHEH-rul
Popularity
#5402
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
79,012
Peak Year
#4,143 in 1957
First Recorded
1921
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Sheryl is an English name, a variant of Cheryl. Cheryl is believed to be a created name, possibly from the French word "cherie", meaning "darling" or from the name Cherry.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Sheryl Crow
American singer-songwriter and musician.
Sheryl Sandberg
American business executive, philanthropist.
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