Cyril vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyril

Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Cyril Rank #3,001

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Cyril or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Silas mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Cyril and Silas boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.