Cyril

Q: What is the origin of Cyril?

Cyril is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Cyril?

According to the latest SSA data, Cyril is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Cyril a girl name?

Cyril is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Lordly"

From Greek kyrillos, it is associated with prominent saints and scholars, including figures linked to Slavic literacy traditions.

Themes:saintbyzantinechristianmasculine

Biblical Vintage Retro Unique Rare

Fact-checked by Lily Anderson

M.F.A. Creative Writing, Sarah LawrencePublished NovelistName Collection Curator • Creative Names Editor

This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Cyril

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

Loading chart...

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Cyril did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Cyril Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Cyril.

9 ideas

cyri

Nickname

cyrie

Nickname

cyro

Nickname

yril

Nickname

rily

Nickname

cyrilie

Nickname

cyrily

Nickname

cyrilo

Nickname

Similar Names to Cyril

female

Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

#94

|Hebrew

female

Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282

|Greek

female

Alice

“Noble Kind”

#62

|Germanic

female

Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141

|Hebrew

female

Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

#185

|Greek

female

Abigail

AB-ih-gayl

“My Father Is Joy”

#32

|Hebrew

female

Annie

“Grace, Favor”

#191

|Hebrew

female

Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

“Defender; Helper”

#506

|Greek

female

Anne

“Grace; Favor”

#649

|Hebrew

female

Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

#399

|Greek

Baby Name Lists That Include Cyril

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Cyril, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

14 linked lists

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Cyril mean?

Cyril means "Lordly". From Greek kyrillos, it is associated with prominent saints and scholars, including figures linked to Slavic literacy tr

What is the origin of Cyril?

Cyril is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Cyril?

According to the latest SSA data, Cyril is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Cyril a girl name?

Cyril is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Cyril?

Popular nicknames for Cyril include cyri, cyrie, cyro, yril, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Cyril?

There are many names similar to Cyril in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

Explore More Girl Names Like Cyril

Cyril has Greek roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our Greek baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

Cyril appears in several of our curated collections. Check out Unique Baby Names and Vintage Baby Names for more names with a similar feel. You might also enjoy browsing Biblical Baby Names and Classic Greek Baby Names.

Before you decide, try our Full Name Preview to see how Cyril pairs with your surname. The Sibling Name Matcher can help find names that complement Cyril beautifully, and the Nickname Predictor reveals the most common short forms.

Explore our full baby name lists for origin-based, meaning-based, and themed collections, or head back to the baby name generator to continue your search.