Cyril vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyril

Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

English Eastern European Greek Slavic Christian

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

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Cyril Rank #3,001

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Cyril or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Basil mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Cyril and Basil boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.