The nameCyr

Cyr is an old French boy's name.

Meaning

From the Greek kyrios, "lord".

Origin

Greek.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1910s and 1920s.

Popularity of the name Cyr

Cyr in France

1921peak year (25 births)
810babies named Cyr in France since 1900
01325 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Cyr was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 170 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Cyr. Half of all babies named Cyr in France were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cyr mean?

From the Greek kyrios, "lord".

What is the origin of the name Cyr?

Greek.

Is Cyr a girl's or a boy's name?

Cyr is a boy's name.