The baby name Cherel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃɛrəl/ (SHER-əl) — alternative: /ʃəˈrɛl/ (shuh-REL).
The baby name Cherel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃɛrəl/ (SHER-əl) — alternative: /ʃəˈrɛl/ (shuh-REL).
Cherel is in Origin.
Cherel is a rare feminine given name most often understood as a streamlined variant of Cherelle or Cheryl, names shaped in English by French influence. Its core meaning is "dear, beloved," from French cher, ultimately from Latin carus; the -el/-elle ending echoes French feminine style. In some cases, Cherel also coincides with the Breton-French surname Cherel (Chérel), giving it a subtle Francophone surname-as-given-name dimension.
Usage is scattered but documented in English-speaking countries from the mid-late 20th century, tracking the postwar rise of Cheryl and later fashions for -elle names. Cherel remains uncommon today, lending an understated, vintage-modern feel. Related forms and near-variants include Cherelle, Cherell, Cherrel, Charelle, Cheryl, Sheryl, Cherie, and Cherry; diminutives such as Cher or Cheri are also seen. Across these spellings, the prevailing sense is "beloved" or "dear one," making Cherel a warm, affectionate choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #554 | 8 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #571 | 5 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,111 | 31 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Cherel is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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