Cyril vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyril

Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Eastern European Greek Slavic Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,001
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Bane

Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

Cultural Roots

American English Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,170
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Bane Rank #3,170

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #3170 for Bane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Bane more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Bane mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Cyril and Bane boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.

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