What does the name Cyril mean?

Cyril is a boy name of English origin: lordly, masterful (Greek).

When was the name Cyril most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Cyril peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Cyril?

Names similar to Cyril in origin and style include Cecil, Nigel, Emil, Elmer, Khalil.

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Cyril

boy name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

1890s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

lordly, masterful (Greek)

Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1890s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Cyril peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

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Popularity in Brazil

21 people · the #120,190 first name in Brazil · median age 46

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Cyril

Cecil Nigel Emil Elmer Khalil John-Paul

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