Cheryl Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cheryl Name at a Glance

Name	Cheryl
Meaning	Variant of the French Cherie: dear one; darling. Rhyming variant of names like Meryl and Beryl.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cheryl Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cheryl means “Variant of the French Cherie: dear one; darling. Rhyming variant of names like Meryl and Beryl”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cheryl Name Origin

Our database records Cheryl under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cheryl a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cheryl is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cheryl

When considering Cheryl for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.