Cliff vs Cyril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

English Eastern European Greek Slavic Christian

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Cyril Rank #3,001

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Cyril more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Cyril mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Cliff and Cyril boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.