Cheryl wins 5 of 5 dimensions
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Cher scores higher on Femininity, with an average perception score of 49. Cheryl scores higher on Success and Morality and Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness and Masculinity, with an average perception score of 68.
Cheryl has a higher average perception score. Cher averages 49 and Cheryl averages 68 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
Cher scores higher in Femininity, while Cheryl scores higher in Success and Morality and Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness and Masculinity.
Cheryl scores 71 in Success compared to Cher's 48, making Cheryl sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.