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Cyril vs Thane

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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Thane

Boy #2,992 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, warrior who holds land by military service"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Norse

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,992
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Thane Rank #2,992

Thane is more popular, ranked #2992 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Thane more popular?

Thane is more popular, ranked #2992 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Thane mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Thane means "lord, warrior who holds land by military service" (Old English origin).

Are Cyril and Thane boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Thane is primarily a boy name.

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