Cyril vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Cyril Rank #3,001

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Cyril or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Gideon mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyril and Gideon boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.