The baby name Sybill is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɪbəl/ (SIB-əl).
Sybill is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Sybill is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɪbəl/ (SIB-əl).
Sybill is Greek in Origin.
Sybill is an alternate English spelling of Sybil, ultimately from Greek Sibylla “prophetess,” via Latin Sibylla - the title borne by legendary oracles associated with Apollo. The name passed through Latin into Old French and Middle English as Sibile/Sibill, appearing widely in medieval records. It stayed in use thanks to Christian fascination with the Sibyls in prophecy and art, declined after the Reformation, and enjoyed a 19th‑century revival alongside classical and antiquarian trends in literature.
Variants include Sybil and Sibyl (English), Sibylla (Latin/Scandinavian; e.g., Sweden’s Princess Sibylla), Sibilla (Italian/Spanish), Sibylle (French/German), and modern forms like Cybil and Sybella. The double‑l spelling Sybill is rare but attested in early modern documents and was popularized in recent culture by the Harry Potter character Sybill Trelawney. The core meaning remains “seer; prophetess,” lending the name a bookish, vintage charm with a quietly mystical undertone.
Sybill is extremely rare. Across 7 countries, we found just 14 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #911 | 5 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Sybill is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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