Cyril vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyril

Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Cyril Rank #3,001

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Cyril or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Dempsey mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cyril and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.