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Cyril vs Ember

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

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Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,159
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Ember Rank #3,159

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #3159 for Ember.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Ember more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Ember at #3159 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Ember mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Cyril and Ember boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.

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