Cyril Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cyril Name at a Glance

Name	Cyril
Meaning	Lord, lordly. Famous bearer, the 9th-century missionary Saint Cyril, devised the Cyrillic alphabet used in Slavonic languages.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cyril Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cyril means “Lord, lordly. Famous bearer, the 9th-century missionary Saint Cyril, devised the Cyrillic alphabet used in Slavonic languages”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cyril Name Origin

Our database records Cyril under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cyril a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cyril is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cyril

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