Cerys
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Cerys is a Welsh name meaning “love”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Cerys
Cerys is a name of Welsh origin, meaning love. It is a feminine given name derived from the Welsh noun caru, which signifies the act of loving. The name reflects a Celtic tradition of using abstract concepts of affection as formal identifiers.
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Gender Usage of the Name Cerys
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Cerys is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Cerys
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
Cerys is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.8K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 851K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 754K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Cerys ranked #2,381 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, Cerys shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #213 in 1999. Its lowest recorded position was #5,805 in 1987. Over the last 6 years (2019–2025) the name fell -268 places (from #2,113 to #2,381).
Characteristics of the Name Cerys
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- C — Girl Names Starting with C
- Ends with
- s — Girl Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Cerys employs a two-syllable structure that emphasizes sibilant sounds. It is most recognized in Welsh cultural contexts and among modern musical artists like Cerys Matthews. The melodic flow results in a Soft & Gentle aesthetic.
Middle Names For Cerys
Middle names used with CerysMethodology
Cerys is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Cerys Anne · Cerys Rose · Cerys Megan · Cerys Laurel · Cerys Paula
Middle name suggestions for CerysMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Cerys is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Cerys Moore · Cerys Mills · Cerys Marsh · Cerys Marks · Cerys Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Cerys
Sound Like Cerys Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Saoirse · Saorise · Cerise · View all 15 names
Spelled Like Cerys Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Cerrys · Ceryn · Ceris · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sarah · Susan · Sandra · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Cerys Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Rose · Louise · Eloise · 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 “Cerys”
Dictionary Meaning of "Cerys"Methodology
A female given name from Welsh, variant of Carys
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How to Spell Cerys in ASL
- C
- e
- r
- y
- s
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