The nameSibylle
Sibylle is the French form of Sibyl, a girl's name of Greek origin, the name of the prophetesses of antiquity. It has been rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Sibylle comes from the Greek sibulla, the name given to women who delivered oracles.
Origin
Greek. The Sibyls of Cumae and Delphi are the most famous.
History
Found in France since the 1920s, Sibylle has grown clearly in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Sibylle
Sibylle in France
Sibylle was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,105 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Sibylle. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Sibylle in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 162 births a year on average, against 128 in the five years before.
Sibylle in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sibylle mean?
Sibylle comes from the Greek sibulla, the name given to women who delivered oracles.
What is the origin of the name Sibylle?
Greek. The Sibyls of Cumae and Delphi are the most famous.
Is Sibylle a girl's or a boy's name?
Sibylle is a girl's name.