BoyCzech origin

Cyril: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A lordly name meaning masterful and lordly, wise and commanding.

Origin
Czech
Syllables
2
Current rank
#2969
Peak
#263 in 1902

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #94118801900: #33919001910: #31919101920: #35519201930: #39719301940: #53219401950: #75819501960: #87519601970: #110219701980: #166319801990: #166519902000: #197020002005: #253220052010: #264120102015: #281520152020: #29692020#1#2969

What Cyril Means

Cyril is a boy name of Czech origin. A lordly name meaning masterful and lordly, wise and commanding.

How Popular Cyril Is

Cyril currently ranks #2969 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #263 in 1902. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Cyril

  • Cyril peaked at #263 in the U.S. in 1902.
  • It carries royal connotations and regal history.

Names Like Cyril

Other Czech names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Cyril

Czech names that pair well as a brother or sister to Cyril.

Questions About Cyril

What does Cyril mean?

Cyril is a boy name of Czech origin. A lordly name meaning masterful and lordly, wise and commanding.

How popular is Cyril?

Cyril currently ranks #2969 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #263 in 1902. It has held steady.

Where does Cyril come from?

Cyril comes from Czech roots. Cyril peaked at #263 in the U.S. in 1902.

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