Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: King, Lordly, Proud, Masterful
Pronunciation: SEER-uhl, /ˈsɪrəl/, S IH R AH L
Popularity Rank: #1,590
Derived from the Greek name Kyrios, meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It was popularized by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, a 5th-century theologian.
The name Cyril is of Greek origin and means King, Lordly, Proud, Masterful, Borne by Large Number of Saint, Master, Lordly or masterful. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cyril is commonly found in France, Nigeria, South Africa, and 75 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SEER-uhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɪrəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH R AH L
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Cyril is recorded 42,018 times globally, ranking it as the 1,590th most common name worldwide.
Cyril is most prevalent in France, with 30,792 occurrences, making it the 106th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Cyril is found among 1 in every 42 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #106 | 1 : 42 |
| Nigeria | #654 | 1 : 544 |
| South Africa | #1,162 | 1 : 1,265 |
| Belgium | #665 | 1 : 332 |
| Switzerland | #391 | 1 : 277 |
| United States of America | #4,148 | 1 : 2,809 |
| Cameroon | #502 | 1 : 715 |
| United Kingdom | #1,675 | 1 : 920 |
| Malaysia | #3,315 | 1 : 5,308 |
| Ireland | #679 | 1 : 345 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cyril from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 06:08 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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