Cyril vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyril

Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

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Cyril Rank #3,001

Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Cyril or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Virgil mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Cyril and Virgil boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.