Cyril - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Cyril \cy-ril\ is pronounced SEER-el. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "master, lord". From Kyrillos, which is derived from "kyrios". The name of at least eight saints, including the theologians Cyril of Alexandria and Cyril of Jerusalem, and a Greek evangelist who brought Christianity to the Slavic-speaking regions of Eastern Europe. Cyrille is the French form. Actor Cyril Ritchard.

Cyril has 10 variant forms: Ciril, Cirilio, Cirillo, Cirilo, Cy, Cyrill, Cyrille, Cyrillus, Kiril and Kyril.

Baby names that sound like Cyril are Sorel and Zuriel.

Cyril is a common male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cyril. Click here to compare Cyril with related baby names.