What origin is the name Cyril?

Cyril comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cyril a popular name?

Cyril is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cyril?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Cyril — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Cyril

Q: Is Cyril a rare name?

Yes. Cyril does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cyril

Cyril

Boy

english

2 syllables

Cyril is an english boy's name meaning "An English name derived from Greek meaning master, lord, or lordly. It was the name of several famous early Christian saints.".

The meaning of Cyril is "An English name derived from Greek meaning master, lord, or lordly. It was the name of several famous early Christian saints." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name derived from Greek meaning master, lord, or lordly. It was the name of several famous early Christian saints.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cyril

Very rare in US records

What does Cyril mean?

Cyril is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name derived from Greek meaning master, lord, or lordly. It was the name of several famous early Christian saints.".