Cyril

A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning lordly, masterful.

Babies a year
5
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#3684
5 babies

In 2025, 5 babies in England and Wales were named Cyril. In the US, 28 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 328 in 1916.

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