The nameCyril
Cyril is a Greek name of saints, linked to the Cyrillic alphabet.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Cyril comes from the Greek kyrios, "lord".
Origin
Greek.
History
Saints Cyril and Methodius brought writing to the Slavs in the 9th century, and the Cyrillic alphabet is named after Cyril. In the United States the name reached 263rd place in 1902.
Cyril in other languages
Cyril is spelled the same in English and French, also Cyrille in French. It is Cirillo in Italian, Cirilo in Spanish and Portuguese, Kyrill in German and Kirill in Russian. The Cyrillic alphabet is named after Saint Cyril.
Famous people named Cyril
- Cyril Regis, footballer
Popularity of the name Cyril
Cyril in the United States
Cyril was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 2,702 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Cyril. Its rise began around 1896, and it peaked in 1916. Half of all babies named Cyril in the United States were born before 1931, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 42 births a year.
Cyril in Ireland
Cyril was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 225 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Cyril. Half of all babies named Cyril in Ireland were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Cyril in France
Cyril in Belgium
Cyril in Switzerland
Sibling names for Cyril
Names from the same generation as Cyril, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cyril mean?
Cyril comes from the Greek kyrios, "lord".
What is the origin of the name Cyril?
Greek.
Is Cyril a girl's or a boy's name?
Cyril is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Cyril?
In 2024, Cyril was the 3027th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 41 births.
What are good sibling names for Cyril?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Doris, Xenia, Rita and Melia for a sister, Pierre, Ioannis, Filip and Stephan for a brother.
Who are famous people named Cyril?
Cyril Regis, footballer.