The baby name Meryll is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛrəl/ (MER-əl).
Meryll is English in Origin.
The baby name Meryll is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛrəl/ (MER-əl).
Meryll is English in Origin.
Meryll is a contemporary respelling of Meryl, a 20th-century English given name linked to Meriel/Muriel, ultimately from the medieval Celtic Muirgheal, composed of muir "sea" and geal "bright." Many also read it as a blend of Mary and Beryl, which layers a gemstone association onto the older "sea-bright" meaning. The doubled -ll in Meryll likely reflects influence from the surname-given Merrill, making the form feel modern while keeping a classic profile.
Muriel was widespread in medieval Britain, declined after the 1600s, and saw a revival around 1900; Meryl rose mid-century and gained global recognition through actress Meryl Streep. The Meryll spelling surfaces from the late 20th century onward and remains rare, chosen for distinction. Close variants and relatives include Meryl, Meriel, Muriel, Mariel; surnames Merrill/Merrell; and nicknames Merry or Meri.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #108 | 3 | 5,607 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| France | Boys | 2000 | #374 | 4 | 2,309 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #379 | 12 | 13,098 |
| France | Girls | 2020 | #391 | 4 | 3,215 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #554 | 8 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
Meryll is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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