Sybil

At a Glance: Name: Sybil – Meaning: prophetess, oracle – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SIB-il

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Sybil is a girl's name with Greek roots, pronounced SIB-il (IPA /ˈsɪbɪl). Its meaning is "prophetess, oracle," a straightforward, weighty meaning for parents who want something with real linguistic history behind it. It reads as a clean, modern pick today rather than a name tied to a particular era.

Meaning & Origin of Sybil

Meaning: Prophetess, oracle.

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Sybil

Phonetic: SIB-il   IPA: /ˈsɪbɪl/

Popularity of Sybil

Sybil has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, and it had its biggest moment in 1919, ranking #282 with 515 babies. By 2024 it had fallen to #1564 with just 136 babies, making it a genuinely rare choice today.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sybil mean?

Prophetess, oracle. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sybil)

How do you pronounce Sybil?

Sybil is pronounced SIB-il (IPA: /ˈsɪbɪl/).

Is Sybil a popular name right now?

Sybil peaked at #282 in 1919 and is ranked #1564 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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