Beryl
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Beryl is a Greek name meaning “sea-green jewel”. It is a uncommon name, predominantly used for girls, with 93.61% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Beryl
Beryl is a name of Greek origin, denoting the sea-green jewel. It derives from the Greek word beryllos, describing a specific transparent precious stone of a pale green color. In naming traditions, it belongs to a category of names inspired by mineralogy and gemstones that flourished in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name serves as a direct lexical link to this ancient term for the semi-precious crystal.
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Gender Usage of the Name Beryl
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Beryl is predominantly used as a name for girls. Approximately 93.61% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Beryl
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Beryl is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 4.47M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 499K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 313K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.17M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Beryl ranked #7,449 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Beryl shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #196 in 1945. Its lowest recorded position was #12,947 in 2005. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell -2882 places (from #4,567 to #7,449).
Name StyleMethodology
Beryl is classified as Vintage Girl Names because its historical peak was 1974, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 3.5x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Beryl
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- B — Girl Names Starting with B
- Ends with
- l — Girl Names Ending in “l”
Name AestheticMethodology
Beryl features a two-syllable construction with a trochaic stress pattern that lends it a vintage cadence. It is notably linked to Beryl Markham, the record-breaking aviator, and the fictional character Beryl Stapleton from the works of Arthur Conan Doyle. These associations ground the name in a Vintage Revival and Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Beryl
Middle names used with BerylMethodology
Beryl is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Beryl Ann · Beryl Jean · Beryl Lucille · Beryl Denise · Beryl SidonieView all 73 girl middle names.
- Total 104 middle names used with Beryl
- 16 boy middle names used with Beryl
- 13 unisex middle names used with Beryl
Middle name suggestions for BerylMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Beryl is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Beryl Moore · Beryl Mills · Beryl Marsh · Beryl Marks · Beryl Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Beryl
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Beryl. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Beryl
Sound Like Beryl Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Brielle · Briella · Brylee · View all 35 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Barbara · Betty · Brenda · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Beryl Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Michelle · Carol · Nicole · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Beryl”
Dictionary Meaning of "Beryl"Methodology
A unisex given name from English derived from the gem beryl.
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- A female given name from English derived from the gem beryl.
- A male given name from English derived from the gem beryl.
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How to Spell Beryl in ASL
- B
- e
- r
- y
- l
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