What origin is the name Sybil?

Sybil comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sybil a popular name?

Sybil is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Sybil?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Sybil — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Sybil

Q: Is Sybil a rare name?

Yes. Sybil does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sybil

Sybil

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Sybil is a greek girl's name meaning "Of Greek origin, this name means prophet or prophetess, referring to the oracles of the ancient world.".

The meaning of Sybil is "Of Greek origin, this name means prophet or prophetess, referring to the oracles of the ancient world." — a girl name of greek origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Greek origin, this name means prophet or prophetess, referring to the oracles of the ancient world.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sybil

Very rare in US records

What does Sybil mean?

Sybil is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Of Greek origin, this name means prophet or prophetess, referring to the oracles of the ancient world.".