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Cyril vs Saul

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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Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Saul mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Cyril and Saul boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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