Cherrill as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cherrill

What is the meaning of the name Cherrill ?

The baby name Cherrill is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃɛrɪl/ (CHER-ril).

Cherrill is English in Origin.

Cherrill is an English feminine name, pronounced CHER-əl, most often treated as a spelling variant of Cheryl. Cheryl arose in the early 20th century in English-speaking countries, likely blending the French term of endearment chérie “darling, dear” with fashionable -yl/-ill endings modeled on Beryl and Meryl; some spellings were also nudged by the surname/given name Sherrill. In this line, Cherrill carries the sense “beloved” or “dear one.”

Recorded in Britain and North America from the 1930s onward, Cherrill’s use crested alongside Cheryl’s midcentury popularity before fading in later decades. Related forms and spellings include Cheryl, Cheryll, Cherryl, Cherill, Cherrell, Cherril, Sheryl, Sherrill, and modern elaborations such as Cherelle; diminutives include Cher and Cherry. With its gently retro feel and distinctive double‑l finish, Cherrill offers a rarer, surname-brushed alternative to Cheryl while preserving the affectionate meaning that made the group so appealing.

⚙ Cherrill is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Cherrill appears only 6 times in total — found in 5 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.