Beryl

Beryl is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek bēryllos — a precious gemstone that comes in various colors including emerald green and aquamarine blue, whose name may derive from a Semitic word meaning 'crystal.' Gemstone names were fashionable in the Victorian era, and Beryl was among the most popular.

With over 10,000 births in SSA records, Beryl has a long American history — it peaked in the early 20th century and carries the charm of a vintage gemstone name due for rediscovery.