Boy name
Cyril name meaning
“belonging to a lord; lordly”
Cyril means belonging to a lord or lordly. It is the English form of Greek Kyrillos, based on kyrios, meaning lord or master. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. The historical Cyril associated with the naming of the Cyrillic alphabet provides a concrete cultural connection.
What does Cyril mean?
Belonging to a lord; lordly
In Turkish: efendiye ait, efendiyle ilgili
Cyril is an English spelling of a name of Greek origin. It is associated with the ninth-century religious figure Cyril, remembered alongside Methodius in the history of Slavic literacy. Turkish historical writing generally uses Kiril, while Cyril preserves the form used in another language.
Origin of the name Cyril
Cyril is an English form of Greek Kyrillos, derived from kyrios, 'lord' or 'master'.
| Linguistic origin | Greek, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Cyril in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | C |
How to pronounce Cyril
| Syllables | 1 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒjɾil/ |
Is Cyril a boy’s name?
Yes, Cyril is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cyril does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Cyril
Famous people named Cyril
- Cyril John Zohrabian · b. 1881
FAQ about the name Cyril
What is the meaning of Cyril?
Cyril means “belonging to a lord; lordly”. Cyril is an English form of Greek Kyrillos, derived from kyrios, 'lord' or 'master'.
Is Cyril a boy’s name?
Yes, Cyril is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cyril in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cyril nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cyril?
Cyril is of Greek and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Cyril have?
Cyril has 1 syllable and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Cyril?
Cyril does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Cyril?
Notable people named Cyril include Cyril John Zohrabian.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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