Cyril vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyril

Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Cyril Rank #3,001

Charles Rank #51

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

Is Cyril or Charles more popular?

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

What do Cyril and Charles mean?

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

Are Cyril and Charles boy or girl names?

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