Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Sibyl, Prophetess or oracle, Prophetess, Oracle
Pronunciation: SIH-buhl, /ˈsɪbəl/, S IH B IH L
Popularity Rank: #22,455
Sybil Lynch, known mononymously as Sybil, is an American R&B and pop singer–songwriter. Sybil gained notable success in her career with songs during the mid-1980s into the mid-1990s. She is the cousin of former En Vogue singer Maxine Jones.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 30, 2024
Derived from the Greek name Sibylla, meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle'. In Greek mythology, the Sibyls were women believed to possess the gift of prophecy.
The name Sybil is of Greek origin and means Sibyl, Prophetess or oracle, Prophetess, Oracle. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sybil is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom, and 53 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SIH-buhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɪbəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH B IH L
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Sybil is recorded 1,770 times globally, ranking it as the 22,455th most common name worldwide.
Sybil is most prevalent in United States of America, with 601 occurrences, making it the 4,384th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Sybil is found among 1 in every 3010 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #4,384 | 1 : 3,010 |
| South Africa | #4,114 | 1 : 6,338 |
| United Kingdom | #3,932 | 1 : 3,029 |
| France | #7,594 | 1 : 8,993 |
| Canada | #5,227 | 1 : 5,249 |
| Hong Kong | #6,083 | 1 : 10,606 |
| China | #1,773 | 1 : 4,552 |
| Nigeria | #15,812 | 1 : 37,409 |
| Jamaica | #1,619 | 1 : 3,048 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sybil from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Sybil Lynch, known mononymously as Sybil, is an American R&B and pop singer–songwriter. Sybil gained notable success in her career with songs during the mid-1980s into the mid-1990s. She is the cousin of former En Vogue singer Maxine Jones.
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