Cyril vs Cato

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

Cato

Boy #3,061 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all-knowing, wise"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,061
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Cato Rank #3,061

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #3061 for Cato.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Cato more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Cato at #3061 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Cato mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Cato means "all-knowing, wise" (Latin origin).

Are Cyril and Cato boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Cato is primarily a boy name.

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