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The baby name Beryl is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛrəl/ (BEH-rəl or BER-il).

Beryl is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛrəl/ (BEH-rəl or BER-il)

What is the meaning of the name Beryl ?

The baby name Beryl is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛrəl/ (BEH-rəl or BER-il).

Beryl is Greek in Origin.

Beryl is an English given name drawn from the gemstone, from Greek beryllos via Latin beryllus and Old French, meaning “beryl,” a precious crystal often sea-green or blue-green. The mineral family includes emerald and aquamarine, giving the name connotations of clarity, rarity, and cool luminosity.

Adopted by English speakers in the late Victorian and Edwardian fashion for jewel names, Beryl peaked in the early 20th century and later settled into vintage status. It has been borne by notable Britons such as aviator Beryl Markham and novelist Beryl Bainbridge. While recorded for both sexes - especially in early U.S. records - it is now chiefly feminine. Variants and spellings include Béryl (French), Beryle, and Beryll; nicknames Berry or Berri appear. The Yiddish male name Beryl/Berel (“bear”) is unrelated despite identical spelling.

Beryl has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Beryl

Beryl Bainbridge Actor · Born 1932 · United Kingdom Beryl Bainbridge was an English writer best known for her darkly comic psychological fiction about working-class life in England. Her notable books include The Dressmaker, Injury Time, and Master Georgie.

Beryl – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1974 #1 494
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #97 7 4,523
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
JM Girls 0 #226 34 7,507
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
TW Girls 0 #236 41 8,139
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
CN Girls 0 #263 87 8,829
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
Canada Girls 2021 #286 5 2,910
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
GH Girls 0 #314 11 6,973
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
HK 0 #331 18 8,483
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
France Boys 2018 #387 3 2,908
ZA 0 #392 56 14,421
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
OM Girls 0 #419 6 15,987
PH Girls 0 #423 7 13,098
CM Girls 0 #493 48 11,671
HK Girls 0 #514 102 16,104
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
AE Girls 0 #544 10 20,968
SG Girls 0 #550 37 18,916
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
ZA Girls 0 #577 751 25,928
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
Finland Girls 2026 #726 13 3,895
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #752 35 15,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
United States Girls 2024 #909 8 8,487
NL Girls 0 #910 46 5,933
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
MY Girls 0 #932 63 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #956 28 5,561
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,167 12 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,429 18 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Beryl is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Ireland
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Beryl

Beryl is predominantly a girl's name.
Beryl is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbɛrəl/ (BEH-rəl or BER-il).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Beryle, Berryl, Berry and Beri.
Yes, very popular — Beryl ranked #1 in Ireland in 1974, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Beryl ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1974).
Beryl's popularity is rising. It moved from #408 in 2011 to #402 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Beryl are in our database, including Beryl Bainbridge (Actor).