Jeff vs Cyril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,932
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jeff Rank #2,932
Cyril Rank #3,001

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeff or Cyril more popular?

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Cyril mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Jeff and Cyril boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.

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