Cyril

At a Glance: Name: Cyril – Meaning: lordly, from the Greek word for "lord" or "master" – Origin: Greek (via Latin) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: SIR-il

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Cyril (pronounced SIR-il) is a Greek name that came into English by way of Latin. It means "lordly," from the Greek word for "lord" or "master." It's a name with a classic, old-world sound that you rarely hear on a playground today.

Meaning & Origin of Cyril

Meaning: Lordly, from the Greek word for "lord" or "master".

Origin: Greek (via Latin).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Cyril

Phonetic: SIR-il

Popularity of Cyril

Cyril peaked in 1902, when it ranked #263 with 50 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2997, with 41 babies, so it's still in use but quite uncommon.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cyril mean?

Lordly, from the Greek word for “lord” or “master”. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cyril)

How do you pronounce Cyril?

Cyril is pronounced SIR-il.

Is Cyril a popular name right now?

Cyril peaked at #263 in 1902 and is ranked #2997 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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