Beryl name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: English and Latin
Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Beryl b(e)-ryl
Meaning: A Jewel, The Beryl and Rock
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What does Beryl mean?

Beryl's meaning is A Jewel, The Beryl or Rock is of Latin and English origin given to both genders is used particulary in German, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish and English. Beryl is English and Latin form of Greek Βήρυλλος, Ultimately of Indian Origin from a Word Meaning to Become Pale.

The name is celebrated on May 31st.

How do I pronounce Beryl?

The two syllabled name Beryl is commonly pronounced as b(e)-ryl. The name can also be pronounced as ber-yl.

Variants of Beryl

Beral

Names that rhyme with Beryl

How popular is the name Beryl?

A common name in United States with over 12415 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 1920, the moniker grabbed the 374th spot and 311 baby girls were given the name.

In addition to that, the given name has been in Beryl is a familiar baby name in Western Australia during its short run, it been to the top 100 names. In 1930, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 10 on girl names chart when 75 babies were given the name Beryl.

Beryl is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1947 and was able to reach the top 1000 names. In 1986, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 998 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Beryl.

Over 697 babies in France have been named Beryl. The given name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1996, peaked in 2007 when it ranked 2085th.

Beryl is a rare baby name in Western Australia where it may not be used now since it isn't seen since 1930. But Beryl is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 1000 have the name as well as in, Kenya, South Africa, Wales and Jamaica.

As per our estimate, over 130000 babies have been bestowed Beryl around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018104719
2017778714
2016107839
2015108349
2014802314
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Beryl in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands858881
Finland00039
Sweden8-6168137
Norway8-61545
Denmark80160

Here's what numbers has to say about Beryl

You know yourself so well, that you always find a way to keep yourself amused. You are lagging behind on motivational front. Challenges don't scare you but on the contrary, they make you feel alive. You are easily adaptable to changes and used to take the high road to success. You pick your friends by their honesty, reliability, and thinking. You believe that your body is a temple that needs to be taken good care of. And so does the soul.

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Sibling Names for Beryl

Beryl is a beautiful and unique baby name that has been gaining popularity in recent years. If you're considering naming your little one Beryl, you might be wondering what other names would pair well with it for siblings. We've compiled a list of 10 sibling names that complement Beryl beautifully.

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Famous people named Beryl

  • Beryl Ingham, wife and manager of singer/actor George Formby
  • Beryl Goldwyn, English ballet dancer
  • Beryl Bryden, English jazz singer
  • Beryl Smalley, British historian and academic
  • Beryl de Zoete, English ballet dancer, orientalist, dance critic
  • Beryl Shipley, American former basketball coach
  • Beryl Gaffney, Canadian former politician and public servant
  • Beryl Beaurepaire, Australian political activist
  • Beryl Rubinstein, American pianist, composer, and teacher
  • Beryl Oliver, British charity administrator as well as the British Red Cross Society's Director of Education
  • Beryl J. Levine, Justice on the North Dakota Supreme Court
  • Beryl Bainbridge, English writer from Liverpool
  • Beryl Markham, British-born Kenyan aviator, adventurer
  • Beryl Burton, English racing cyclist
  • Beryl Reid, British actress of stage and screen
  • Beryl Cook, English artist best
  • Beryl Newman, recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II as a first lieutenant
  • Beryl Wallace, American singer, dancer and actress
  • Beryl Gilroy, pioneering teacher and novelist, and "one of Britain's most significant post-war Caribbean migrants"
  • Beryl Anthony Jr., Beryl Franklin Anthony Jr
  • Beryl Grey, retired English ballet dancer
  • Beryl Booker, American swing pianist of the 1950s
  • Beryl Swain, female motorcycle road racer from the London area
  • Beryl Mercer, actress of stage and screen
  • Beryl Vertue, English television producer, media executive
  • Beryl F. Carroll, 20th Governor of Iowa from 1909 to 1913
  • Beryl Richards in Brookside as Director
  • Beryl Hammond in The Magic Cabin as Actress
  • Beryl Cunningham in Il decamerone nero as Actress
  • Beryl Braithwaite in Wolf Dog as Actress
  • Beryl Johnstone in Episode #1.1009 as Actress
  • Beryl Baxter in movie Idol of Paris as Actress
  • Beryl Formby, from 1934 comedy, musical flick Boots! Boots!, who played Snooky - Scullery Maid.
  • In 1923 flick, The Dinkum Bloke, Beryl Gow played Peggy Garvin aged 7.
  • Beryl King characterized important role of Honey in 2005 drama film Timeless.

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