Cheryl vs Maria
Comparing Cheryl and Maria? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Cheryl ranks in the Top 250 tier and traces to French naming roots (meaning "Beloved, dear"). Maria sits in the Top 250 tier with Latin origins (meaning "Bitter, beloved, sea").
Cheryl
- Meaning: Beloved, dear
- Origin: French
- Popularity (2026): Top 250
- Full Cheryl name page
Maria
- Meaning: Bitter, beloved, sea
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity (2026): Top 250
- Full Maria name page
Which name is more popular: Cheryl or Maria?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cheryl ranks higher (Top 250) than Maria (Top 250).