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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The beryl gemstone
- Origin
- English (gemstone name); also a surname/Yiddish-name variant
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- BAIR-ul
Beryl is the name of a gemstone, and it has been used as an English given name, with surname and Yiddish-name variants as well. It's pronounced BAIR-ul. You may have seen it said to mean 'sea-green gemstone,' but that isn't accurate: beryl comes in many colors, including golden, pink, and colorless, and the sea-green description really fits aquamarine, one variety of beryl.
Meaning & Origin of Beryl
Meaning: The beryl gemstone.
Origin: English (gemstone name); also a surname/Yiddish-name variant.
A common claim: Widely said to mean 'sea-green gemstone.' Actually: Beryl the mineral occurs in many colors (golden, pink, colorless, etc.), not just sea-green — that description really fits aquamarine, one variety of beryl.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Beryl
BAIR-ulIPA /ˈbɛrəl/
Popularity of Beryl
Beryl peaked at #374 in 1920, when 311 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #11234, with 8 babies, so it's now a rarely heard name.
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These names have followed a similar path to Beryl in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Beryl mean?
The beryl gemstone. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Beryl?
Beryl is pronounced BAIR-ul (IPA: /ˈbɛrəl/).
Is Beryl a popular name right now?
Beryl peaked at #374 in 1920 and is ranked #11234 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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