Charles vs Cyril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

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Charles Rank #51

Cyril Rank #3,001

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Charles or Cyril more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Charles and Cyril mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Charles and Cyril boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.