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Cyril vs Tye

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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Tye

Boy #2,857 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosed pasture by a river"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,857
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Tye Rank #2,857

Tye is more popular, ranked #2857 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Tye more popular?

Tye is more popular, ranked #2857 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Tye mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Tye means "enclosed pasture by a river" (Old English origin).

Are Cyril and Tye boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Tye is primarily a boy name.

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